Entry-Level Software Engineer

Software Development
April 13, 2026
$75000 / year
Early Career
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Job Description

About the Job: Entry-Level Software Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO is currently seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the modernization of a critical enterprise application, perfect for recent graduates or early-career engineers passionate about learning the intricacies of large-scale systems.

This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world system modernization, encompassing legacy platforms, modern architectures, and secure government environments. You will work closely with a small team, engaging in backend development, system analysis, and integration work. This is a high-learning, high-ownership position, providing significant growth opportunities.

This is a full remote position, open to candidates located anywhere within the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in analyzing and documenting existing AMS system components and workflows.
  • Support the 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

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 0-2 years of professional experience (or commensurate experience).

Required Skills and Experience

  • Basic knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming (OOP).
  • Understanding of REST APIs and basic web concepts.
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn.
  • Good communication skills.

Clearance Requirement

  • US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Exposure to Spring Boot (academic or personal projects).
  • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
  • Experience with any scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Exposure to Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Salary Range

USD $62,000.00 – USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

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