We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Federal Programs team supporting the CRS and ArtivaRM platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are eager to build their software engineering skills while working alongside experienced technical leaders. The role provides hands-on experience in a regulated federal environment. The Software Engineer will work closely with Lead and Senior Engineers, contributing to product enhancements, maintenance efforts, testing activities, and internal development initiatives that support long-term product improvements. We're looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about technology, excited to learn new products and tools, and motivated to grow their careers in software engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
- Participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions supporting CRS and ArtivaRM.
- Work under the guidance and mentorship of Lead and Senior Engineers to build technical and business knowledge.
- Develop and enhance application features, reports, integrations, and defect fixes.
- Learn and apply software development best practices, coding standards, and secure development principles.
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve technical skills and code quality.
- Contribute to internal projects and product improvements that are not contractually committed but provide value to the organization and customers.
Product Support & Issue Resolution
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving application defects and system issues.
- Reproduce reported issues in development and test environments.
- Support root cause analysis efforts and participate in implementing corrective solutions.
- Help maintain application performance, stability, and reliability.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Partner with developers, testers, and product teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Work closely with experienced engineers through pair programming, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning sessions, and team discussions.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and accomplishments to team members and leadership.
Technical Growth & Development
- Develop proficiency in the tools, technologies, and platforms used by the Federal Programs team.
- Gain experience working with enterprise applications, databases, and development processes.
- Continuously expand technical knowledge through training, mentorship, and hands-on project work.
- Build an understanding of federal program requirements, operational processes, and compliance expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–2 years of software development experience.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
- Experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional work developing software applications.
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript, or SQL.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies and business domains quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback, learn from others, and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, or academic project experience involving software development.
- Familiarity with ArtivaRM or enterprise business applications.
- Exposure to InterSystems Cache, SQL databases, or related database technologies.
- Experience with development tools such as:
- Jira
- Bitbucket
- Git
- Agile development environments
- Understanding of software testing principles and debugging techniques.
- Interest in working within a government or federally regulated environment.