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We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Data Solutions is seeking a motivated Full Stack Software Developer to support KDS and our government customer in enhancing and modernizing enterprise web applications supporting mission-critical operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of cloud-based applications while working collaboratively with senior engineers, architects, and government stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern web technologies, cloud-native services, and emerging AI capabilities in a secure Department of Defense environment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies
- Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python
- Design, develop, and optimize relational database solutions using PostgreSQL or similar database platforms
- Deploy and support applications within AWS cloud environments utilizing services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and system administrators to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance optimization efforts
- Support application deployments and software releases through established CI/CD and DevSecOps processes
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support as needed
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and operational procedures
- Ensure applications comply with government security requirements and organizational coding standards
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Two (2) to four (4) years of professional software development or software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in React for developing modern web applications
- Strong programming skills in TypeScript and JavaScript
- Experience developing backend services using Python
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control (Git), code reviews, and Agile development methodologies
- Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems
- Working knowledge of AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar services
- Understanding of cloud application deployment and basic cloud architecture principles
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative Agile team
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government environment
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
- Experience developing applications using Next.js
- Experience deploying applications into IL6 (Impact Level 6) cloud environments
- Familiarity with semantic search, semantic enrichment, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
- Exposure to AI-assisted application development or Generative AI technologies
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or other Federal Government customers
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Data Solutions is seeking a motivated Full Stack Software Developer to support KDS and our government customer in enhancing and modernizing enterprise web applications supporting mission-critical operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of cloud-based applications while working collaboratively with senior engineers, architects, and government stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern web technologies, cloud-native services, and emerging AI capabilities in a secure Department of Defense environment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies
- Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python
- Design, develop, and optimize relational database solutions using PostgreSQL or similar database platforms
- Deploy and support applications within AWS cloud environments utilizing services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and system administrators to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance optimization efforts
- Support application deployments and software releases through established CI/CD and DevSecOps processes
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support as needed
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and operational procedures
- Ensure applications comply with government security requirements and organizational coding standards
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Two (2) to four (4) years of professional software development or software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in React for developing modern web applications
- Strong programming skills in TypeScript and JavaScript
- Experience developing backend services using Python
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control (Git), code reviews, and Agile development methodologies
- Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems
- Working knowledge of AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar services
- Understanding of cloud application deployment and basic cloud architecture principles
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative Agile team
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government environment
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
- Experience developing applications using Next.js
- Experience deploying applications into IL6 (Impact Level 6) cloud environments
- Familiarity with semantic search, semantic enrichment, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
- Exposure to AI-assisted application development or Generative AI technologies
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or other Federal Government customers
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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Who's Hiring
- E Logic53
- Booz Allen Hamilton51
- CVS Health49
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- JPMorganChase26
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software122
- Electronics & Hardware19
- Investment & Asset Management13
- Consulting & Professional Services11
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
- Experience with or exposure to RESTful API design and consumption
- Understanding of relational databases and basic SQL querying
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Ability to debug, test, and document code in a collaborative team environment
Tips for Your Assistant Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stack
Hiring managers for assistant software engineer roles scan for specific languages and frameworks, so swap in the exact stack listed in each job description. A Python-heavy listing and a Java-heavy one warrant two different resume versions, not one generic document.
Show working code, not just descriptions
Link to a GitHub profile or deployed project on your resume. Reviewers for assistant-level roles weigh a readable, documented repository more heavily than bullet points claiming proficiency, especially when your professional experience is limited.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by tech stack before applying
Target openings whose primary language matches your strongest skill. Applying to roles where you meet the core stack requirement puts you ahead of candidates who are learning on the fly, even if other parts of your profile are thinner.
Prep for the system design basics round
Even assistant-level interviews increasingly include a lightweight system design question. Practice explaining how you'd structure a simple REST API or a small data pipeline, because interviewers want to see that you think beyond individual functions.
Negotiate start date, not just compensation
If an offer comes in below your target, requesting a specific start date or remote flexibility is often easier for employers to approve than a base salary bump. Use it as a secondary lever once you've pushed on the core offer.
Assistant Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant software engineers?
The companies hiring the most assistant software engineers right now include E Logic, Booz Allen Hamilton, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at mid-size tech companies and large enterprises with ongoing product development cycles.
How many assistant software engineer jobs are remote?
About 52% of assistant software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in backend and full-stack roles where output is measured by code rather than in-person collaboration. Frontend roles tied to design teams tend to skew more toward hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an assistant software engineer?
Start by building proficiency in a core language, Python, JavaScript, or Java, through coursework or self-study projects. Build a portfolio of small but complete applications and push them to a public repository. Apply to entry-level or junior-designated roles, complete technical screenings, and iterate on feedback from each interview cycle to sharpen your skills.
Can you get hired as an assistant software engineer with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire assistant software engineers directly from academic programs or coding bootcamps if the candidate can demonstrate working code and a grasp of fundamentals. A portfolio project that solves a real problem, clean commits with documentation, and a confident walkthrough in a technical interview can outweigh a thin professional history.
What does the assistant software engineer interview process look like?
The process typically moves through a recruiter screen, a take-home coding assessment or live coding round focused on data structures and algorithms, and a final loop with one or two engineers covering code review or a debugging exercise. Some employers add a brief behavioral round to assess how you collaborate and handle technical disagreement on a team.
Where can I find and apply to assistant software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your stack and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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