Junior Java FS Engineer

Junior Software Engineer (12-Month Contract) Location: Rockville, MD or Northern Virginia Work Schedule: Hybrid – onsite 3 days per week (Maryland or Virginia office) Interview Requirement: Candidates must be able to attend an onsite interview in Rockville, MD Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a W-2 basis without current or future visa sponsorship. C2C is not available for this role. Our client, a well-established organization in the regulatory and financial services sector, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a 12-month contract engagement. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is eager to grow their skills while contributing to secure, scalable applications that support regulatory workflows, data analysis, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain full-stack applications supporting regulatory processes, analytics, and reporting Build and support RESTful APIs using Java/Spring Boot and/or Python/FastAPI Create responsive, accessible front-end applications using Angular and TypeScript Collaborate with data engineers, security teams, and business analysts to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins Implement automated testing and participate in code reviews Follow best practices for secure, maintainable, and scalable software development Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience Proficiency in Python and/or Java Experience with modern front-end frameworks, preferably Angular, and TypeScript Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD workflows, and basic containerization concepts (Docker) Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset Nice to Have Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments Exposure to automated testing frameworks Interest in AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices Benefits 12-month contract with a reputable organization Opportunity to work on high-impact systems in a regulated industry Collaborative team culture focused on learning and professional growth Exposure to modern development tools and emerging technologies Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay J-18808-Ljbffr