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Summary

Junior software developer building secure, mission-critical applications for federal law enforcement, including case-tracking and evidence-processing tools, using modern development practices and DevSecOps pipelines.

Be Challenged and Make a Difference
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

In this role, you will contribute to the development of secure, mission‑critical applications used by federal law enforcement, including case‑tracking systems, evidence‑processing tools, and investigative‑support platforms. Working under the guidance of senior developers, you’ll apply foundational programming skills and learn to implement reliable, maintainable software that complies with federal security standards.

You will contribute as a key member of a collaborative engineering team, working closely with senior developers, forensic specialists, and crypto SMEs to build features and tools essential to the program’s mission.

You will gain hands‑on experience with modern development practices—writing clean code, participating in design discussions, supporting testing and debugging, and learning how to build software that withstands demanding operational environments. You’ll follow disciplined engineering processes, work within DevSecOps pipelines, and help integrate new features and improvements used daily by investigators and analysts.

This role is ideal for a junior engineer who enjoys learning, collaborating, and growing in a mission‑focused environment where your contributions directly support national‑security and law‑enforcement operations.

Work location: Work is mostly remote, with occasional visits to customer and/or corporate locations in DC/Northern Virginia. Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance to these locations should describe how they would satisfy any onsite requirements. Remote status is subject to change at the customer’s direction, but is expected to continue.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain application features under guidance from senior developers.
  • Assist with software requirements, design, testing, and maintenance tasks.
  • Use modern programming tools, version control, and secure‑coding practices.
  • Support debugging, documentation, and sprint activities.
  • Work within DevSecOps pipelines and government‑compliant development workflows.
  • Troubleshoot issues and support system integration tasks.

Required Qualifications:

  • Software‑development experience, working under general supervision with knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
  • Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, secure coding, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exposure to applications supporting sensitive data or investigative workflows beneficial.
  • Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret clearance. DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability is required to begin support. Following EOD approval, candidates will be processed for, and must successfully obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Security+ or equivalent baseline certification.
  • AWS or Azure professional certifications.
  • Agile/Scrum certifications.
  • Experience with containers, microservices, or distributed systems.
  • Thrives developing in fast moving, agile environments.
  • Active DHS EOD suitability
  • Active DHS Secret or above clearance
Benefits
  • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
  • 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous paid leave and holiday package
  • Tuition and training reimbursement
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website

  • Home address written answer
  • email written answer
  • Are you Legally Authorized to Work in the United States? In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire choose one · optional
  • Have you ever been granted security clearance by a U.S. Federal Government Agency? If yes, please state the level of clearance and Granting Agency Name. written answer
  • What is your expected salary range? written answer
  • EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Using a separate section for each position, describe in detail all work experience including periods of unemployment. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of completing the following employment information. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: List three professional references (other than those listed as current/former supervisor) that we may contact: Please provide Name, Relationship, Phone Number and email. written answer
  • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH BEFORE SIGNING I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. choose one · optional
  • I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background [, driving record][, credit history] and other matters related to my suitability for employment. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize AnaVation, LLC and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked “May we contact?” of this application as “No”) for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. choose one · optional
  • I understand employment with AnaVation, LLC is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not conflict with, or result in the violation of, breach of, or default under, any contract, agreement or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition or other similar covenant or agreement I have with any of my prior employers, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, I will report to my supervisor, a representative of HR or other member of management, if I am ever harassed or discriminated against by someone in the company or if I ever become aware of any unethical behavior by any employee. choose one · optional
  • I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party (AnaVation, LLC or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Additionally, I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized representative. choose one · optional
  • I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with AnaVation, LLC's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation. MY SIGNATURE IS EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS._ Applicant's signature (selecting yes below is equivalent to a handwritten signature) choose one · optional
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Are you a U.S. citizen? choose one

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