Junior Level Software Application Developer - Homeland Security

This Junior Level Software Application Developer position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the area of Support Services. The mission-critical program provides comprehensive training, safety, standards, curriculum development, and technical modernization services to ensure national border security agents can operate safely and effectively. Great software is built by great teams. By starting your career on this mission-critical contract, you get to learn from seasoned architects while contributing code that directly improves the software interface our federal agents rely on. Location: Remote or Oklahoma City, OK Status: Full-Time / Contingent Upon Contract Award Who You Are You are an enthusiastic, growth-oriented programmer who is ready to accelerate your career. You bring a strong foundational understanding of computer science, an insatiable curiosity, and a positive, collaborative attitude. You are excited to work closely with senior developers, soak up best practices, and contribute directly to a platform supporting national security. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) Write Maintainable Code: Assist in writing and refactoring software code for web and desktop applications. Debug & Test: Partner with QA and Business Analysts to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects. Learn & Apply: Implement industry-standard coding conventions, DevSecOps principles, and learn cloud deployment strategies in AWS. Collaborate Daily: Actively participate in Scrum standups, backlog grooming, and team learning sessions. What You Bring (Qualifications) Experience: Minimum of 1 year of software development experience (professional or internship-level). Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript. Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a completed Software Development Certificate in lieu of degree. Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background suitability check. Why You'll Love Working with Ironwood Digital (Benefits & Perks) When you join our team, you enjoy a robust suite of benefits tailored to support your "whole self": Comprehensive Health: Competitive medical, dental, and vision options (BCBS CareFirst), plus HSA and FSA. Financial Protection: 401(k) with corporate match, and fully paid life and disability insurance. Work-Life Harmony: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Professional & Personal Growth: Up to $5,000 annually in tuition assistance or student loan repayment, plus $200/year "Get Out and Learn" and $200/year "Get Out and Run" micro-benefits. EEO/Veteran/Disabled Originally posted on Himalayas