Software Developer -1

SaiTech, Inc. is seeking a remote Junior Software Developer to support the modernization and transformation of enterprise business solutions used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers, product owners, and data platform specialists to develop, test, and maintain capabilities supporting the Agency Data Catalog and Open Innovation Products. This role is ideal for an early-career developer who is passionate about modern software engineering, cloud technologies, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities: 

• Contributes to the development, testing, and maintenance of modern software solutions using established software engineering practices, including version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing.
• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and operational activities within secure environments.
• Troubleshoot application issues, investigate defects, and participate in root cause analysis and resolution efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, implementation notes, and configuration documentation.
• Effectively contribute within a fully remote team environment by communicating proactively, managing workload independently, and delivering commitments with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Maintain a professional home office environment with reliable internet connectivity and the ability to participate fully in virtual collaboration, meetings, and development activities.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Relevant experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing software using Python through professional experience, internships, academic coursework, or personal projects.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts, source control systems (Git), and Agile development methodologies.
• Basic understanding of web services, REST APIs, and data-driven applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

Desired: 

• Internship, academic, or project experience developing software applications or data-driven solutions.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Exposure to data management, data catalog, metadata, or data governance concepts.
• Experience supporting Federal government projects or academic research initiatives.

Summary

SaiTech, Inc. is an equal opportunity and anti-discrimination employer. SaiTech Inc, remains committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace—while fully complying with federal employment laws including Section 503 and VEVRAA. This includes adhering strictly to merit-based employment principles and avoiding any policies or actions that might be interpreted as discriminatory or preferential based on protected characteristics. SaiTech is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.