Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer (Hybrid - Rockville, Maryland)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial services regulatory organization, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for their Rockville, Maryland location. Candidates should have a foundation in software engineering, with exposure to Java, Python, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Git, REST APIs, and automation tools. This Junior Software Engineer role requires strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and a willingness to learn new technologies and improve developer productivity.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Improving developer productivity and software delivery practices.
• Developing software solutions, automation tools, and integrations.
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and development platforms.
• Learning new technologies and applying AI-assisted development techniques.
• Collaborating with engineers to solve problems and identify improvements.
• Creating technical documentation, reference materials, and training content.

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience is considered.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience or academic exposure to Java, Python, AWS, CI/CD, automation tools, and Git.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, test automation, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and concepts.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborative attitude and customer-focused mindset.

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Collaborate with engineers to identify challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain software solutions, automation tools, and integrations.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, development platforms, and engineering productivity initiatives.
• Assist with adopting modern software development practices and tools.
• Troubleshoot problems across engineering environments.
• Contribute to technical documentation, reference materials, and training content.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development techniques.
• Work with team members to deliver practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.