Description: DocMe360 is seeking a talented Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Junior Software Engineer role will provide software development expertise on a cross-functional team supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs. 

This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions aligned with mission objectives and technical standards. The Junior Software Engineer collaborates with multiple VA teams and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable code.

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires this candidate to be a U.S. citizen. 

This role is currently structured as a 1099 contract position, with the potential to transition to a W-2 role in the future.

Responsibilities

Software Design & Development 
Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions using Java and Spring Boot 
Integrate code and repository management with GitHub Copilot 
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with best practices 
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical design decisions 
Implement APIs, integrations, and data processing components as required 
Code Quality & Technical Excellence 
Conduct peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback 
Ensure adherence to coding standards, secure development practices, and performance optimization guidelines 
Develop and maintain automated unit and integration tests 
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments 
Agile Development & Collaboration 
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives 
Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, UX designers, and other engineers 
Provide effort estimates and technical input during planning cycles 
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows 
System Maintenance & Continuous Improvement 
Maintain & enhance existing products to improve performance, scalability, and reliability 
Identify and remediate technical debt 
Support production deployments and assist in root cause analysis when issues arise 
Recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and development processes 
Adhere to the DocMe360 Core Values 
Delivery - Deliver all efforts through a culture of honesty, transparency, unwavering integrity, and professional growth 
Optimist - Optimize and invest in professional growth, empowerment, and well-being 
Collaboration - Collaborate for impact; foster teamwork and shared expertise to achieve success 
Motivation - Motivate from within to naturally inspire and energize clients with passion and purpose 
Exploration - Explore opportunities for innovative technologies and trends that align with our mission and foster the highest quality of products and services

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
2+ years of professional software development experience 
Proven experience building and maintaining enterprise or mission-critical systems 
Experience working within agile development teams 
Technical Skills 
Understanding of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals.
Proficiency in Java and Spring Development  
Experience with modern software frameworks and development tools within the JavaScript ecosystem 
Familiarity with Maven, SQL, and Docker 
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs 
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases 
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar) 
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) 
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices 
AI-Assisted Development: Proven experience integrating AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot) into daily development workflows to accelerate delivery, write efficient code, and improve test coverage
Problem-Solving & Communication 
Strong analytical and debugging skills 
Ability to break down complex technical problems into implementable solutions 
Strong written and verbal communication skills 
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal or regulated environments 
Experience modernizing legacy systems 
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools

Benefits

Expected 1099 rate range for this role is $60/Hr - $85/Hr

If converted to W2, expected salary range for this role is $65,000 - $95,000

The benefits listed below are for full-time W2 employees:

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Training & Development
Work From Home

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