Entry Level Software Developer (AI Native)

About the Role

Start your career using AI to code faster, test better, and ship with confidence. Fedstack hires you, pays you to train for 10 weeks, then deploys you to our client’s engineering team.

Program Details

• Paid remote training, 10 weeks.
• Focus on Agile sprints, code reviews, and realistic tickets.
• Curriculum includes:
• AI-assisted software development
• Prompt patterns for coding and testing
• Secure and compliant AI use in regulated environments
• Code quality and reliability
• SDLC automation
• Cloud deployment basics
• Capstone project: Deliver a production-style slice that uses AI tools to cut cycle time, raise test coverage, and improve documentation quality.
• Deployment: Join the client team on-site, contribute to existing services and apps, and continue using AI to accelerate delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of AI-assisted DevSecOps practices, using large language models and automation tools to accelerate secure containerization of legacy applications while maintaining security compliance.
• Develop and maintain AI-enhanced CI/CD pipelines that automatically generate security policies, container configurations, and infrastructure-as-code templates based on application requirements and best practices.
• Use AI coding assistants for implementation, refactoring, and documentation while following team guidelines.
• Generate unit and integration tests, improve coverage, and reduce defects.
• Speed up Pull Requests (PRs) with AI-assisted reviews, summaries, and risk notes.
• Query logs and docs with AI to troubleshoot issues and unblock work.
• Partner with product, design, security, and compliance to ship increments to production standards.
• Development in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, API, providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle.
• Participate in technical solution and design discussions.
• Perform proofs of concept and comprehensive solutions throughout the development lifecycle.
• Add new features while improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability to address client needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Java or Python
• Spring Boot or Node
• REST and gRPC
• React
• SQL
• GitHub
• CI/CD
• Docker
• AWS or GCP
• AI tools such as LangChain, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, code review assistants, test generators, and documentation copilots.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coding experience through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and web or backend basics.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in an Agile team.
• U.S. Citizen
• Willing to work hybrid in D.C. or Arlington Virginia.
• Pass a coding challenge, background check, and drug screening.

Nice to Have

• Projects demonstrating AI-assisted development (e.g., AI-generated tests, AI-supported refactors).
• Experience with cloud services, databases, or CI/CD.
• Interest in security, privacy, and handling sensitive data.

Compensation

• Year 1 Salary: $75,000
• Year 2 Salary: $95,000

Benefits

• During training: Paid biweekly stipend plus benefits.
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental).
• Matching 401(k).
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Relocation reimbursement.
• 11 paid days off per year.
• Industry certification(s).
• Inclusive, collaborative culture.