IAM Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

Govcio LLC•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

2d•Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is hiring an IAM Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software components and integrations supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs’ enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program. The role builds and supports application code, APIs, and data integrations across ICAM products, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and the Master Person Index (MPI). Work is performed using CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code practices, in coordination with IAM architecture, release management, and quality assurance teams. The position also supports new application integrations and enhancements, including identity resolution and person-matching capabilities. This is a fully remote position located within the United States. The contract has not been awarded; the position is unfunded and contingent upon the contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 3–5 years of professional software development experience, or a commensurate combination of education and experience.
Hands-on experience developing in Python and Java.
Experience designing, building, or integrating with RESTful and/or SOAP APIs.
Experience with JSON and XML data formats, including parsing, transformation, and payload design.
Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative software development practices.
Experience working within Agile Scrum or SAFe delivery teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an IAM/ICAM or other IT program at the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal civilian agency.
Familiarity with IAM/ICAM concepts and technologies, such as SSO, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, MFA, PAM, IGA, and MPI/identity resolution.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code tools.
Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud application development or deployment.
Experience with automated unit testing frameworks.
Familiarity with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards as applied to application development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and services supporting ICAM products, including SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, and Active Directory.
Build and integrate RESTful and SOAP APIs connecting ICAM services with VA applications and external systems, including designing JSON and XML messages and payloads.
Write and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access code supporting identity data validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
Develop backend services and integration components primarily in Java and Python, following secure coding practices and enterprise coding standards.
Support onboarding new application integrations within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments, contributing to annual integration targets.
Troubleshoot and resolve defects and production issues escalated from SQA testing or the IAM Help Desk; perform root-cause analysis and implement fixes.
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and peer design reviews to maintain code quality and reliability.
Support identity resolution and person-matching feature development in coordination with the IAM Architecture team.
Document application design, APIs, and data interfaces, and maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, and deliver user stories against program targets.
Coordinate code deployments and release activities with the IAM Release Manager to minimize service disruption.
Support Section 508 compliance in application development and remediation efforts.