Junior Java FS Engineer

Junior Software Engineer (12‑Month Contract)

Location: Rockville, MD or Northern Virginia

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite 3 days per week (Maryland or Virginia office)

Interview Requirement: Candidates must be able to attend an onsite interview in Rockville, MD

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a W‑2 basis without current or future visa sponsorship. C2C is not available for this role.

About the Role

Our client, a well-established organization in the regulatory and financial services sector, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a 12‑month contract engagement. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer who is eager to grow their skills while contributing to secure, scalable applications that support regulatory workflows, data analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full‑stack applications supporting regulatory processes, analytics, and reporting
• Build and support RESTful APIs using Java/Spring Boot and/or Python/FastAPI
• Create responsive, accessible front‑end applications using Angular and TypeScript
• Collaborate with data engineers, security teams, and business analysts to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Implement automated testing and participate in code reviews
• Follow best practices for secure, maintainable, and scalable software development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python and/or Java
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks, preferably Angular, and TypeScript
• Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD workflows, and basic containerization concepts (Docker)
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks
• Interest in AI‑assisted development tools and modern engineering practices

What’s in It for You

• 12‑month contract with a reputable organization
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact systems in a regulated industry
• Collaborative team culture focused on learning and professional growth
• Exposure to modern development tools and emerging technologies

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.