VivSoft Technologies
Junior Software Developer
About this role
Job Title: Junior Software Developer Location: Remote, with occasional travel to U.S. Coast Guard in Kearneysville, WV Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Type: Full-time, W2 About VivSoft: VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Job Summary: We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to support the U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) under the COMPASS program. This role will support the development and sustainment of C5I-Home and VDS eStorefront, two Angular and Node.js web applications used to support Coast Guard operations and vessel documentation services. The successful candidate will work as part of an Agile sprint team to develop enhancements, resolve defects, perform unit testing, participate in code reviews, and support releases across development, test, staging, and production environments. This is a hands-on software development role focused on consistent sprint execution, secure coding, application sustainment, and effective collaboration with senior engineers, QA teams, and Government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain Angular front-end components and Node.js services for C5I-Home and VDS eStorefront.
- Implement sprint-committed user stories, enhancements, defects, and maintenance tickets in accordance with defined acceptance criteria.
- Support PostgreSQL data integrations and application interfaces with services such as Login.gov and Pay.gov.
- Write clean, secure, maintainable, and documented code in accordance with program standards and OWASP secure coding guidance.
- Identify and remediate application vulnerabilities identified through CI/CD and security scanning processes.
- Write and maintain automated unit tests and support QA testing in development, test, and staging environments.
- Assist senior engineers with troubleshooting production incidents, application defects, and performance issues.
- Submit merge requests, participate in peer code reviews, and address review feedback.
- Support deployment and promotion of application builds through development, test, staging, and production environments.
- Ensure user-facing application functionality complies with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Maintain accurate work item status, estimates, implementation notes, and technical documentation.
- Support monthly application maintenance releases and Government demonstrations and user acceptance testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience with Angular and TypeScript, including component architecture, reactive forms, and RxJS.
- Experience with PostgreSQL.
- Experience with C#/.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience integrating applications with Login.gov, Pay.gov, or similar federal identity or payment services.
- Experience developing or supporting applications for federal, DoD, DHS, or U.S. Coast Guard customers.
- Experience with Jira, GitLab, Jenkins, or comparable Agile development and CI/CD tools.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or OpenShift.
- Experience supporting production applications in enterprise environments.
- CompTIA Security+ CE or another DoD 8570/8140-aligned IAT Level II certification.
- AWS Certified Developer
- Associate or comparable cloud certification.
- Existing DHS or U.S. Coast Guard suitability determination or active federal background investigation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Professional Development Training Reimbursement