Junior .NET Developer

🔒 Security Clearance Requirement
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. Due to federal contract regulations, we can only consider applicants who are born or naturalized U.S. citizens.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Junior .NET Application Developer to join our team and support the development and maintenance of our enterprise applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who has a strong academic foundation in computer science and is eager to grow their skills in real-world, production-level software development. You will work alongside experienced developers to learn our application architecture, contribute to new features, and help ensure system reliability.

Location:

Onsite in Lynchburg, VA in our secured facility. We can provide relocation benefits to the right candidate!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining features within large .NET applications
• Work with VB.Net, C#, ASP.NET Core / .NET 6+, or .NET Framework
• Write and maintain basic SQL queries and stored procedures
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving software issues with support from senior team members
• Help prepare and update technical documentation
• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements, existing logic, and best practices
• Take part in code reviews to learn and apply feedback
• Support continual improvement initiatives within the team

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Academic, internship, or professional work experience in .NET development (VB.Net, C#, ASP.NET Core, or .NET Framework).
• Basic understanding of SQL (i.e., writing queries and joins).
• Solid foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with layered architecture and separation of concerns from coursework or projects.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and work within large, established codebases.
• Ability to work collaboratively, or individually, follow directions, and ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Academic or internship experience/exposure to Entity Framework or similar ORM tools.
• Basic knowledge of Oracle or SQL Server environments
• Experience with academic or internship projects involving .NET applications
• Understanding of common design principles from coursework

What You Can Expect

 

• Hands-on experience with enterprise-scale applications
• The chance to grow under the mentorship of senior developers. 
• To gain practical skills in .NET development, database work, and application architecture while contributing to meaningful business systems.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!