Remote Junior Software Engineer

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
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
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