Junior Developer

Junior Developer

Company Overview

C5T Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Founded in 2005 by three veterans, we value practical, innovation-minded people with a passion for mission success. We bridge the gap between operational and technical domains.

Core Values: Integrity Excellence Patriotism

Position Summary

C5T is seeking a Junior Developer to support the documentation and maintenance of software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs-and to develop code under the guidance of senior engineers. The Junior Developer will integrate software components, assist with testing to verify requirements, and support troubleshooting in a structured, standards-driven environment.

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL (and/or designated C5T offices; limited telework may be available based on mission need).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain code; integrate software components into a functional software system.

• Assist in creating and executing unit and component tests to verify software requirements.

• Support software design and documentation using established methods, tools, and standards.

• Troubleshoot defects of limited scope; collaborate to propose and implement fixes.

• Contribute to build and integration activities; compile components and conduct limited target-environment testing.

• Gather information to support software project management; document processes, tools, and basic metrics.

• Assist in specifying and maintaining software requirements under senior engineer guidance.

• Participate in research, prototypes, and continuous improvement activities.

• Document work in accordance with policy and security requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating error-free code under direction of senior developers.

• Exposure to Windows and web development environments.

• Experience writing software documentation (requirements, design notes, user guidance).

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and modern development toolchains (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Supplemental benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, etc.).

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 10 paid holidays annually.

• Responsible Paid Time Off (RPTO): flexible vacation and personal leave aligned with mission needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

C5T is a merit-based employer committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 and VEVRAA.