Empower AI Inc.

Junior Software Developer, Systems Software

United States full-time Entry $64,950 - $100,530
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About the role

Overview
Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.
Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.
Responsibilities

Support design, coding, testing and validating programs that solve engineering related problems

Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results

Utilizes Agile software development and software design methodologies in multiple environments

Works closely with other engineers, systems analysts, CX designers, system end-users, and customers for the development of appropriate system architectures and implementation of system designs

Analyzes user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

Designs and codes new software or modifies existing software to add new features; debugs existing software and corrects defects

Integrates existing software into new or modifies systems or operating environments

Develops simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

Makes recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Develops reports to support program goals

Agile documentation requirements as defined by user stories

Works with DevOps pipeline and understands best practices

Experience working on Agile team preferred

Qualifications
Education: BA/BS; Minimum Work Experience: 0 - 1 yrs
Must be a US citizen.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:
Sitting for long period
About Empower AI
All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.
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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Junior Software Developer, Systems Software role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Empower AI Inc.?
  3. Which of Project Management, Sales and SQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Project Management, Sales and SQL.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Junior Software Developer, Systems Software role because I can bring practical experience in Project Management, Sales and SQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Empower AI Inc. needs from this hire.

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