About this role
About the Role Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA TODAY Top Workplaces awardee, is seeking bright, curious, and highly motivated recent graduates and early-career professionals to join our growing technology team. You will participate in structured technical training, hands-on development, and mentorship, with the opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems. You do not need to know every technology on day one; we hire for intelligence, curiosity, work ethic, and potential—and we invest in people who invest in themselves. What You'll Do
- Participate in structured technical training and hands-on development assignments
- Learn PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQL, and related enterprise technologies
- Develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications and system components
- Assist with application enhancements, interfaces, reports, data conversions, and integrations
- Write clean, reliable, and well-documented code
- Investigate software defects and help identify root causes and solutions
- Work closely with senior developers, technical leads, analysts, testers, and other team members
- Participate in Agile planning, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospective meetings
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and development practices
- Perform other duties as assigned What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, information systems, engineering, mathematics, data science, or a related technical field
- Recent graduate or early-career candidate with a strong interest in software development
- Basic programming experience through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, hackathons, or employment
- Understanding of fundamental programming concepts, databases, algorithms, or software-development principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; intellectual curiosity
- Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Able to work full-time onsite in Arlington, Virginia; U.S. citizenship required
- Preference for local candidates or willingness to relocate to Arlington, VA Nice to Have
- Experience or coursework in PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, or other enterprise platforms
- Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, C#, or other languages
- SQL, relational databases, data modeling or data analysis
- AI, machine learning, or AWS/cloud technologies
- Web applications, APIs, microservices, or system integrations
- Git, Azure DevOps, DevOps, CI/CD
- Agile, Scrum, or SAFe development environments
- Professional software-development experience is not required; demonstrated initiative through technical projects, internships, research, or other accomplishments Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $50,000-$80,000 per year (USD)
- Structured onboarding, technical training, and ongoing mentoring
- Hands-on mentoring and opportunity to work with experienced developers on enterprise systems
- Internal technical workshops and brown-bag learning sessions
- Tuition reimbursement for approved continuing education
- Internal Agile and Scaled Agile training
- Opportunities to pursue technical and professional certifications
- Exposure to cloud, AI, enterprise applications, geospatial technology, cybersecurity, DevOps, and modern software engineering