Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Junior Software Engineer for a
CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier
Regulatory clients in the
DMV area. Seeking a motivated and curious Junior Software Engineer to join the Engineering Enablement team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, helping others succeed, and continuously improving how software is built and delivered.
As a member of the Engineering Enablement team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to improve developer productivity, support software delivery practices, automate engineering workflows, and help teams adopt modern software engineering tools and processes. Success in this role requires a growth mindset, strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for continuous learning.
Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with engineers across the organization to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain software solutions, automation tools, and integrations that improve the developer experience.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, development platforms, and engineering productivity initiatives.
- Assist with the implementation and adoption of modern software development practices and tooling.
- Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities across a variety of engineering environments.
- Contribute to technical documentation, reference materials, and training content.
- Learn and apply emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development techniques.
- Work closely with team members to deliver solutions that are practical, scalable, and easy to maintain.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Required Skills :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
- Strong curiosity and a demonstrated desire to learn new technologies and concepts.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and customer-focused mindset.
- Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and software development lifecycle practices.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience or academic exposure to any of the following:
- Java
- Python
- AWS cloud services
- CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
- Git-based source control systems
- REST APIs and microservices
- Test automation and quality engineering practices
- Agile software development methodologies
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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