Junior Software Engineer - Remote Eligible

Junior Software Engineer

Named the "#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025" by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.

Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we've generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in JavaScript, React, Node.js, HTML/CSS
• Experience with AWS, Docker, and cross-platform environments (Windows, OSX, UNIX/Linux)
• Familiarity with GitHub, Visual Studio, DataGrip, PyCharm, WebStorm, JSON, PostgreSQL, and Postman

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Experience designing and building medium to large-scale applications on cloud platforms
• Prior or active federal clearance (Public Trust) is highly valued
• Knowledge of CMS systems and AWS cloud-native services

Attributes We Value:

• Tenacity to dive into complex problems and iterate working code
• Resourcefulness, reliability, and attention to detail

Remote - USA

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

Benefits:

• Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
• Employee stock plan
• 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
• Generous PTO package
• Personal training and development budget

Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.