Junior Software Engineer

At Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) we are driven by innovation transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions.

IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion curiosity and innovative thinking where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn unlock their full potential and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation eager to make a difference and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team we invite you to join us and together we will shape the future. Lets Make It Real!

The Junior Software Engineer must be able to meet the key criteria below:

Location: Hybrid-Remote. Must be able to be onsite as needed for program execution in Suitland MD. Once Twice per month is the anticipated onsite requirement.

Years Experience: 3 years professional experience

Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field

Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the U.S. Census Bureau. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key Skills:

• Development experience using the Java Spring Framework
• Experience with Hibernate Spring or other similar frameworks preferred
• Experience developing user interfaces using Angular Javascript HTML and/or CSS
• Experience in AWS cloud environments and AWS based application deployments
• Ability and willingness to support software testing and validation activities during periods of increased testing or release demands.

Position Overview

As a Junior Software Engineer at IBR you will play a key role in designing and implementing secure next-generation solutions that support critical missions. As a member of our program supporting the U.S. Census Bureau you will collaborate with technical leaders business stakeholders and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure solutions are scalable secure and forward-thinking while remaining aligned with organizational and program goals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technical strategy within a dynamic mission-driven and customer focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to full-stack development activities using Java Spring Boot Hibernate and relational database technologies as needed to support application features and enhancements.
• Design and implement responsive maintainable user interfaces using Angular JavaScript/TypeScript HTML CSS and related front-end technologies.
• Develop and integrate application components RESTful web services APIs data persistence and external interfaces to support end-to-end application functionality.
• Design develop maintain and troubleshoot software functionality while translating system and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Immediate responsibilities will include enhancing and maintaining the existing system as well as design development and documentation of new features
• Support the Oracle-to-PostgreSQL cloud migration including application updates database integration data persistence testing troubleshooting and migration-related development activities.
• Design configure maintain and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and automated build test and deployment processes using GitHub Actions Jenkins and related DevOps tools.
• Participate in software testing activities including additional testing and validation support during periods of increased testing demand or release activity.
• Develop execute and maintain automated unit integration and functional tests and support automated test engineering using tools such as Playwright Xray and/or QMetry as needed.
• Troubleshoot debug and resolve application integration build deployment and environment issues across development and deployment environments.
• Support AWS-based containerized application infrastructure and collaborate with system administrators and other technical team members to ensure secure and reliable application builds and deployments.
• Support application analytics and reporting capabilities including integration with IBM Cognos Analytics and related enterprise reporting environments.
• Ensure software development activities adhere to established architecture programming user-interface configuration-management federal security and SDLC standards.
• Maintain code scripts and configuration files in source control in accordance with agency and industry standards
• Usage of Atlassian Tools for day-to-day tasks within the Scrum process
• Develop new software functionality modify existing functionality and maintain and optimize the existing codebase
• Will work directly with serve administrators to design and configure automated builds tests and deployments across environments using Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering related field
• 3 years software development experience supporting enterprise applications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
• Experience developing enhancing troubleshooting and maintaining web-based enterprise applications through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Must have development experience using the Java Spring Framework
• Experience with Hibernate Spring or other similar frameworks preferred
• Experience developing user interfaces using Angular Javascript HTML and/or CSS
• Experience with RESTful web services and/or microservices
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL including application/database integration
• Experience supporting Oracle-to-PostrgeSQL database migration preferred
• Experience in AWS cloud environments and AWS based application deployments
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated build test and deployment processes.
• Experience with GitHub Actions and/Jenkins.
• Experience with Git based source control including branching merging pull requests and repository management.
• Experience with containerization application environments and technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python Bash PowerShell or similar technologies
• Experience supporting secure software deployment and configuration management practices in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics or other enterprise analytics/reporting platforms preferred.
• Experience developing and executing automated unit integration and/or functional tests.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools such as Playwright Xray and/or QMetry preferred.
• Ability and willingness to support software testing and validation activities during periods of increased testing or release demands.
• Experience utilizing JIRA to manage assigned work and request approvals for changes and deployments
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have strong verbal and written communication

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role primarily involves sedentary work in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role including:

• Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.
• Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.
• Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions personalities and abilities.

Benefits and Compensation Information
At Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent by offering competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and programs that support employees health financial well-being professional growth and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Nationwide medical dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
• Wellness incentives
• Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
• Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
• Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance

Salary Range: $80000.00 - $110000.00 USD annually.

This salary range represents the anticipated range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications experience work location internal equity and business needs.

Apply Today

If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact then we encourage you to apply today by submitting an application. We welcome you to explore additional job opportunities listed on our careers page who require alternative assistance with the application or interview process may request reasonable accommodations by contacting us using the contact information provided below:


407.459.1830

Compliance and Regulatory Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics such as race ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression creed age national origin disability (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status veteran status or any other applicable legally protected class in accordance with federal state and local laws.

Employment Eligibility

Employment with IBR is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements including verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program and will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law.

Please Note: Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance or other government contract eligibility requirements. Such requirements will be identified in the individual job posting where applicable.

Individuals with Disabilities

Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to making reasonable accommodations to enable them to apply for positions and perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at .

Veterans

Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified protected veterans and to making reasonable accommodations to enable them to apply for positions and perform the essential functions of their jobs in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at

Pay Transparency

The anticipated compensation range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable federal state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidates skills qualifications experience education geographic location internal equity and business needs.

In addition to base pay eligible employees may be offered a comprehensive benefits package paid time off retirement benefits bonus opportunities and other programs where applicable. Eligibility for benefits and incentive programs is governed by the terms of the applicable plans and company policies.