Associate Engineer

CloudDevs; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

20 days of PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Associate Engineer to support the Consular Appointment Management Platform at the U.S. Department of State. This early-career role focuses on federal IT modernization, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and work collaboratively in Agile delivery cycles. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. Remote work is possible with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Public Trust Clearance or higher requirement.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, coding, and testing of CAMP features.
• Support integration with other Department of State systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Software engineering

Development

Systems integration

Agile practices

RESTful APIs

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

Known for being a Best Place to Work and a People First company, IronArch Technology is an award‑winning Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing innovative solutions and world class services to Federal Government clients.

Our employees have voted us as a ‘Best Place to Work’ 9 times and we are an INC 5000 recipient for being one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States.

Our Values: People First, Servant Leadership, Deliver and Inspire Excellence, Do the right thing!

What You’ll Do

IronArch Technology is seeking an Associate Engineer to support the Consular Appointment Management Platform (CAMP) program at the U.S. Department of State. CAMP is a mission‑critical modernization effort that will unify consular scheduling worldwide, improving how American citizens and foreign nationals access essential services.

This role is designed for an early‑career engineer eager to gain hands‑on experience in federal IT modernization. You’ll work directly with senior engineers and the technical lead, contributing to development tasks while learning secure, accessible, and scalable coding practices. You’ll participate in Agile delivery cycles, supporting features that impact millions of global users.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, coding, and testing of CAMP features under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support integration of CAMP with other Department of State systems, focusing on reliability and compliance.
• Write and maintain testable, accessible code that meets federal cybersecurity and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to align with team goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teammates, product managers, designers, DevOps, to deliver sprint commitments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, escalating as needed to senior staff.
• Continuously develop technical skills by learning modern DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure‑as‑code).

Requirements

• Public Trust Clearance or higher (ability to obtain and maintain required background investigation).

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of related experience in software engineering, development, or systems integration.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) or eagerness to learn.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web development fundamentals.
• Interest in learning secure coding, accessibility, and Agile/DevOps practices.
• Current authorization to work with the Department of State or other federal agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

(#LI‑remote) Remote with up to 10% travel required.

Why IronArch Technology?

• Awarded Best Place to Work 9 times!
• Competitive compensation and market‑leading bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision benefits where a significant portion of the premium is subsidized by IronArch. For qualifying high deductible health plans, IronArch also contributes towards a Health Reimbursement Account to cover eligible medical expenses
• Company‑provided healthcare concierge assistance to help explain your coverage in plain language; help you find, choose, and schedule quality care; and address billing, benefit, or claims concerns, potentially saving hours of your time
• 401(k) retirement plan where the company contributes dollar for dollar up to 3 percent, and 50 cents on the dollar for the 4th and 5th percent with immediate entry and immediate vesting
• 20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year
• 11paid holidays
• Bereavement, jury duty, parental (maternity/paternity/adoption), and military leaves
• Sabbatical programs
• Company-paid short‑and long‑term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life, accidental and indemnity income replacement benefits
• Matching donation program and annual philanthropic activities
• And more!

Apply today to learn why IronArch Technology has been recognized as “Best Place to Work” for 9 years!

IronArch Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In alignment with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, IronArch includes a salary range in our job descriptions to support equity and transparency in our hiring process. The compensation range provided reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role, with the final offer determined by a variety of factors including skills, experience, and scope of responsibilities.