Junior Software Developer – C++, Java

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Junior Software Developer creating exceptional user experiences for financial messaging services with C++ and/or Java. Working on New Project Initiatives like Relationship Management and Smart Securities.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeManassas • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $82,361 - $152,955 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsGRPCJavaLinuxOraclePythonRDBMSSQLTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the implementation of software modules using C++ and/or Java under supervision
Write clean, maintainable code following internal coding standards and review feedback loops
Assist in debugging, unit testing, and improving existing modules across FINTECH systems
Work with Oracle SQL to write simple queries, update records and assist in performance validation
Support senior engineers in maintaining database tables, stored procedures and data models
Assist in configuring and maintaining applications on RHEL Linux environments
Support deployment workflows, basic log analysis, and application restarts
Learn to troubleshoot environment issues and escalate incidents appropriately
Gain hands-on exposure to RESTful APIs and gRPC service interactions
Understand basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, ports, firewalls and SSL/TLS fundamentals
Write small automation scripts using Bash; Python knowledge is a plus
Support automation efforts for build pipelines, environment setup and system checks
Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and code reviews
Work closely with senior developers to understand solution architecture and design rationale
Document your tasks, contribute to technical notes, and maintain internal knowledge bases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
2-4 years of experience
Basic proficiency in C++ and/or Java, including OOP concepts and debugging fundamentals
Familiarity with IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code) and version control tools (Git)
Working knowledge of SQL, ability to create and run basic queries and joins
Exposure to Oracle or similar RDBMS environments
Basic understanding of APIs, particularly REST
Willingness to learn gRPC and associated serialization concepts (Protocol Buffers)
Hands-on exposure to Linux (RHEL) command line
Understanding of basic networking concepts (ping, traceroute, IPs, ports, certificates)
Basic competence in Bash scripting
Python exposure is advantageous but not mandatory.
Strong willingness to learn and ability to absorb feedback effectively
Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude
Ownership and curiosity toward understanding the broader FINTECH domain
Team player with the ability to follow guidance from senior engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families
retirement plan plus matching 401k

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++JavaOracle SQLRESTful APIsgRPCBash scriptingPythonAgiledebuggingunit testing

Soft Skills

willingness to learneffective communicationanalytical mindsetproblem-solvingownershipcuriosityteam playerability to absorb feedback

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Information Technology