Junior Software Engineer at GOVX Remote

GOVX; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with discretionary match

Gym on site

Lunch provided in office

Job summary

GOVX is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a role that starts hybrid with remote options in the United States. You will work with senior engineers, product managers, and the technical lead to build, test, and maintain web applications using .NET Core, C#, and React.

The first focus will be QA, including test case creation and manual/automated testing, before transitioning to development tasks under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Understanding of .NET Core and C# development.
• Experience with SQL (T-SQL) and relational databases.
• Exposure to SPA architectures, especially React.
• Familiar with unit/integration testing and QA practices.
• Willingness to learn and grow under mentorship in a hybrid role.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish test plans and write test cases for features in-development.
• Monitor logs, identify errors, and raise support tickets.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of tickets.
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests for existing code.
• Develop and maintain automated UI tests as needed.
• Collaborate with seniors to understand requirements and specs.
• Participate in sprint processes and contribute to planning and sizing.
• Contribute to secure, maintainable, and scalable software.

Skills

C# fluency

T-SQL

NET Core

React

Analytical skills

Self-motivated learning

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

VS Build Process

Azure

CosmosDB

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Junior Software Engineer job at GOVX. Remote.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and the technical lead to create, maintain, troubleshoot and test web applications. This position will initially be a hybrid position that will include both development and QA tasks. Your initial focus will be on QA, including test case creation and both manual and automated testing. Once you’ve gained adequate exposure to the code base and system-design, you’ll be given development tasks that will be performed under the mentorship of senior developers. You will be expected to pay attention to detail and deliver defect-free software that is completed in a timely manner. You will code and test a variety of systems written in .NET Core and other related web development technologies, with interactions focused on back-end code, databases and third-party systems. Finally, you will use an Agile approach to software development, working closely with our customers and cross-functional teams to make iterative, business relevant, software changes.

This position will report to the Technical Lead.

Responsibilities

• Establish test plans and write test cases for features in-development.

• Monitor application logs, identity errors, and create needed support tickets.

• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of support tickets.

• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests for existing and created code to ensure compatibility and stability.

• Develop and maintain automated UI tests as required.

• Work closely with senior developers to understand project requirements and technical specifications.

• Actively participate in relevant sprint processes (e.g. planning, grooming, retrospectives, scrums).

  • Contributes to initial high-level story sizing.

• Efficiently contribute to the development of new software based on given requirements using industry best practices for security, maintainability, performance while following existing internal standards.

• Contribute to the code review process and provide constructive feedback.

• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Participate in ongoing learning opportunities to grow your technical skills.

Requirements

• Understanding of .NET Core.
• Proficiency and fluency in C# and T-SQL.
• Exposure to Single-Page Application Architectures (esp. React).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated to learn new skills and technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as under management supervision.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written communication, email etiquette, etc

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with Visual Studio and VS Build Process and C#
• Experience with .NET Core
• Experience with DVCS (esp. Git)
• Experience MS SQL Server 2016+
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Exposure to RESTful API development using gRPC or ASP.NET Web API
• Exposure to CosmosDB or similar document databases.
• Exposure to Azure
• Exposure to CI/CD Pipelines and related tools.
• Exposure to container technologies (esp. Kubernetes).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

No regular travel is expected for this position. This position may be required to travel to the GOVX corporate office in San Diego, CA for annual meeting.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role occasionally must lift and carry the office equipment.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Physical - This is largely a sedentary role.
• Mental - Problem solving, making decisions, interpreting data, organizing, reading/writing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location

Due to state law and tax implications, remote work candidates must live and work in one of the following states: California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, or New York. No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship will be provided.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with discretionary match available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Group Accident, and Voluntary Life
• Employee Referral Program
• Gym on site
• Collaborative work environment in a modern office, stocked with drinks and snacks
• Lunch provided in office one day per week
• Discounts on the GOVX website

Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

AAP/EEO Statement

EOE. Veterans/Disabled

_ Position will require successful completion of a background check and drug testing prior to starting employment. _

About GOVX, Inc.

Savings for Those Who Serve

GOVX was founded in 2011 to offer exclusive benefits to those who serve our country. The GOVX membership is comprised of current and former members of the United States military, law enforcement, firefighting, medical services, and government personnel. We are dedicated to supporting these communities and to offering unique value to our members, while delivering an authentic platform for brands to reach our growing customer base. As the largest and fastest growing digital platform serving this deserving audience, we are committed to stretching the limits of ecommerce to deliver the best assortment for our members’ on-duty and off-duty needs.