Junior/Mid level Software engineer

Precise Software Solutions, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement Plan with 4% match

Paid Time Off (PTO) 15 days

Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Jury Duty leave

Life and AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Training and Development

Wellness Incentives & Discount(program

Employee Referral Program

Annual Charity Donation Match

Awards and Recognition

Job summary

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is seeking a motivated Junior to Mid-Level Software Developer to join our agile development team supporting FDA administrative applications and data management.

You will contribute to design, development, testing, and maintenance in a federal IT environment. This role offers strong growth for an early-career developer, with opportunities to work across Java, RESTful APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and accessible frontend work while complying with 508 standards and FDA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on software development experience including internships, academic projects, or professional work.
• Proficiency in Java and RESTful API development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to agile sprint-based development of maintenance, bug fixes, and new features.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance using GitLab and Jenkins.
• Contribute to frontend development for accessible, 508-compliant UI.
• Assist with database development and SQL queries; support database administration.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Agile/Scrum

Git

SQL

CI/CD

AI tools familiarity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Oracle SQL

PrimeFaces

ICEFaces

ColdFusion

Job description

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a set of applications critical to administrative activities and data management within the agency.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior to Mid-Level Software Developer to join our agile development team. The developer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of multiple applications. This position offers a strong growth opportunity for an early-career developer to build expertise in federal IT software development.

Must be USC/GC/EAD with ability to obtain a public trust clearance (Must have resided in the US for the last 3 yrs)

Key Responsibilities

• The Junior (to Mid-Level) Software Developer will work under the direction of the Solution Architect and the Project's Management Team to support development and modernization activities including:
• Contributing to agile sprint-based development of maintenance, bug fixes, and new features for legacy applications that utilize Java, PrimeFaces, ICEFaces, ColdFusion, and Oracle SQL.
• Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Participating in the establishment and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and FDA-approved DevSecOps tooling, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automated testing frameworks.
• Contributing to frontend development to support 508-compliant, responsive user interfaces for FDA users.
• Utilizing Basic Oracle SQL skills for development and for support database administration and development team members.
• Leveraging agency-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in requirements analysis, code generation, automated testing, and documentation creation.
• Participating in code reviews, architecture design reviews, and peer reviews in accordance with FDA standards and FDA EPLC processes.
• Writing and updating clear and concise technical documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria and other Federal documentation.
• Ensuring all developed software complies with Section 508 accessibility standards, secure coding best practices, and FDA security and privacy requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years or more of hands-on software development experience, including internships, academic projects, or professional work.
• Proficiency in Java. Foundational understanding of RESTful API development and web services concepts.
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment and contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, testers, and government stakeholders.
• Solid grasp of core programming concepts (variables, loops, functions, data structures), familiarity with at least one or two languages/frameworks relevant to your stack, basic understanding of version control (Git), ability to read and understand existing code (not just write new code), some exposure to databases and basic SQL queries, and awareness of debugging techniques and how to troubleshoot errors.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) background investigation and FDA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card. Must have resided in the United States for at least three of the past five years (required for background investigation eligibility).
• Demonstrated familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled development tools is strongly preferred for this position. The program mandates the use of agency-approved AI technologies throughout the development lifecycle to enhance efficiency, reduce timelines, and maintain quality standards. Candidates must be comfortable using AI tools to accelerate coding, perform automated code review, support intelligent debugging, and assist with predictive testing.
• Experience applying AI/ML algorithms for data validation, anomaly detection, or workflow optimization is expected. Candidates should also be prepared to document and track AI tool usage, including efficiency gains and cost savings, in accordance with program reporting requirements. Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-assisted requirements analysis, or automated test generation is a plus. All AI tools used on this contract must comply with FDA security requirements and integrate with existing development infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Java and experience with SQL database (Oracle SQL preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in learning new tools, languages, and frameworks.
• Experience with PrimeFaces, ICEFaces, and ColdFusion preferred.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins), automated testing, and security scanning tools.
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms and government IT infrastructure preferred.
• Experience with federal government IT projects or healthcare/regulatory environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance requirements and accessible design principles.
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools for code generation, testing automation, or documentation

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a mission-focused technology services company delivering secure digital platforms, infrastructure, and operational IT services to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3-appraised company, Precise partners with agency technology leaders and solution providers to design, build, operate, and modernize enterprise IT solutions that support critical public missions combining agility, innovation, and performance to deliver measurable results.

Precise specializes in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, platform engineering, security operations and compliance, application modernization, and data platforms and analytics. The company is known for its agile, delivery-driven approach and innovative engineering practices, applying operational rigor and performance-focused execution to improve system resilience, security, and scalability across complex government environments.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Precise Software Solutions is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We expect every member of the Precise community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.