Junior Software Engineer, IAM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and services that support ICAM products (SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, Active Directory).

• Create and integrate RESTful and SOAP APIs that connect ICAM services with VA applications and external systems, including the design of JSON and XML messages/payloads.

• Write and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access code for validating, reconciling, and reporting on identity data.

• Develop backend services and integration components primarily using Java and Python while adhering to secure coding practices and enterprise coding standards.

• Assist in the onboarding of new application integrations within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments.

• Diagnose production defects and issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement solutions.

• Engage in code reviews, unit testing, and peer design evaluations.

• Collaborate with the IAM Architecture team to support identity resolution and person-matching feature development.

• Document application designs, APIs, data interfaces, and technical runbooks.

• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and deliver user stories.

• Coordinate code deployments and release activities with the IAM Release Manager.

• Assist with Section 508 compliance and remediation efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of professional software development experience (or a suitable combination of education and experience).

• Practical experience in developing with Python and Java.

• Experience in designing, building, or integrating with RESTful and/or SOAP APIs.

• Familiarity with JSON and XML data formats, including their parsing, transformation, and payload design.

• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative software development methodologies.

• Experience operating within Agile Scrum or SAFe delivery teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including technical documentation skills.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

• Preferred: Experience supporting an IAM/ICAM or other IT program at the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal civilian agency.

• Preferred: Familiarity with IAM/ICAM concepts and technologies such as SSO, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, MFA, PAM, IGA, and Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution.

• Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code tools.

• Preferred: Experience in Microsoft Azure cloud application development or deployment.

• Preferred: Familiarity with automated unit testing frameworks.

• Preferred: Understanding of Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards as applicable to application development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance.