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