Junior Systems Engineer – Jira, Confluence, Agile, Java, JavaScript

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. Support the project and assist with overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesJunior💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in eliciting and documenting functional requirements, translating them into actionable user stories, and conducting functional testing. Proficient in Agile methodologies and collaboration tools, with strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceAgile MethodologiesJira User StoriesFunctional TestingCloud-Based Architecture

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Hard Skills

Functional Requirements DocumentationTechnical Requirements TranslationUser Story DevelopmentAcceptance Criteria DefinitionFunctional TestingJavaJavaScript FrameworksRESTful MicroservicesAmazon Web ServicesUX Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Government Agency ReportingMission-Critical SystemsAgile CeremoniesSprint Backlog ManagementImplementation Blockers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the project and assist with overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system
Work directly with customers, systems engineers, developers, and the UX team to define, build, test, and deliver mission-driven software capabilities
Elicit and document functional requirements from the government customer and stakeholders
Decompose functional requirements into detailed technical requirements
Translate technical requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria
Curate and groom the sprint backlog, sizing and sequencing stories
Serve as a point of contact for developers and help remove implementation blockers
Conduct initial functional testing before broader QA and customer review
Present completed features to the government customer and gather feedback
Collaborate with the UX team on designs
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience
Ability to work directly with customers and stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document functional requirements
Ability to translate requirements into actionable Jira user stories and epics for development teams
Experience conducting functional/manual testing of application features
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical work to non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with software development concepts, such as Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices, sufficient to communicate effectively with developers
Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployment using Amazon Web Services (desired)
Exposure to UX/design collaboration or wireframing tools (desired)
Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies (desired)
Position is open for direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
Above Market Hourly Rates
$3,600 HSA Contribution
6 Weeks Paid Time Off
Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D