Junior Software Engineer

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Software Engineering Services

GovCIO is currently hiring We are seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support the modernization of a mission-critical enterprise application. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who is eager to learn how large-scale enterprise systems work, including legacy platforms, modern architectures, and secure government environments.

The engineer will work closely with a small team and receive hands-on exposure to real-world system modernization, including backend development, system analysis, and integration work. This is a high-learning, high-ownership role, not a passive or siloed position. This position is located within the United States and is a full remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing and documenting existing AMS system components and workflows

• Support development of backend services using Java and Spring Boot

• Write and test simple APIs and integration components

• Work with database queries (SQL) and assist in data validation and cleanup

• Help map legacy functionality to modern modules (profiles, transactions, reports, etc.)

• Support QA and regression testing activities, especially for complex workflows

• Assist in troubleshooting defects and understanding system behavior

• Contribute to documentation (technical notes, flow diagrams, mappings)

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, backlog refinement, demos)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 0-2 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Basic knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming

• Understanding of REST APIs and basic web concepts

• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases

• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn

• Good communication

Clearance Required: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Exposure to Spring Boot (academic or personal projects)

• Familiarity with Git or version control systems

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

• Experience with any scripting language (Python, Bash)

• Exposure to Agile or Scrum

Posted Salary Range

USD $62,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.