IAM Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO is currently hiring an IAM Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software components and integrations supporting the enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This 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) — working within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code practices. The IAM Junior Software Engineer works closely with the IAM architecture, release management, and quality assurance teams to deliver new application integrations and enhancements, including identity resolution and person-matching capabilities. This is a fully remote position located within the United States.

Please note: The contract has not been awarded;  this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon the award of the contract. 

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and services supporting ICAM products (SSO, IGA, PAM, MPI, VHIC, Active Directory). 

• Builds and integrates RESTful and SOAP APIs to connect ICAM services with VA applications and external systems, including message/payload design using JSON and XML. 

• Writes and maintains SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access code supporting identity data validation, reconciliation, and reporting. 

• Develops backend services and integration components primarily in Java and Python, following secure coding practices and enterprise coding standards. 

• Supports onboarding of new application integrations within CI/CD pipelines and configuration-as-code deployments, contributing to the program's annual integration targets. 

• Troubleshoots and resolves defects and production issues escalated from SQA testing or the IAM Help Desk, performing root-cause analysis and implementing fixes. 

• Participates in code reviews, unit testing, and peer design reviews to maintain code quality and reliability. 

• Supports identity resolution and person-matching feature development in coordination with the IAM Architecture team. 

• Documents application design, APIs, and data interfaces, and maintains technical documentation and runbooks. 

• Participates in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, delivering user stories against the program's story-completion targets. 

• Coordinates code deployments and release activities with the IAM Release Manager to minimize service disruption. 

• Supports Section 508 compliance in application development and remediation efforts. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 3-5 years of professional software development experience (or 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 working 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 (e.g., Git) and collaborative software development practices. 

• Experience working within Agile Scrum or SAFe delivery teams. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation. 

Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• 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 Master Person Index (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.