Junior Software Engineer

DocMe360

Junior Software Engineer developing software for Department of Veteran Affairs. Collaborating with teams on scalable, secure solutions while ensuring code quality and adherence to technical standards.

Posted 5/8/2026contractRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60 - $85 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptMavenNoSQLSpringSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide software development expertise on a cross-functional team supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs
Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions aligned with mission objectives and technical standards
Collaborate closely with multiple VA teams and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable code
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
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Proven experience integrating AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot) into daily development workflows to accelerate delivery, write efficient code, and improve test coverage
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
Experience supporting federal or regulated environments (preferred)
Experience modernizing legacy systems (preferred)
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring DevelopmentRESTful APIsMavenSQLDockerNoSQL databasesCI/CD pipelinesDevSecOpsAI tools

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdebugging skillsproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationconstructive feedbackadherence to coding standardsperformance optimizationtechnical debt remediation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineeringrelated field degree