Junior Engineer

Overview

The federal government spends over $700 billion a year hiring private companies to do critical work, from staffing veterans’ hospitals and maintaining military bases to supporting federal logistics and IT. Many of those contracts legally require employers to set aside money for employee benefits, earned hour by hour. Today most of that is managed through spreadsheets, disconnected vendors, and compliance rules that are nearly impossible to navigate — so employers overspend and risk audits, and workers end up with benefits they can't use or never fully access. CVRD is building the modern infrastructure for this market. Our platform helps employers track benefit dollars in real time, stay compliant, and manage healthcare, retirement, payroll, and reporting in one place, turning a complex, high-stakes system into software that actually works.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the core platform features including user interface, backend services, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for the industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with full-stack development, including front-end web technologies and back-end server-side technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with database design and management, particularly relational databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about using technology to improve the lives of employees and employers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with healthcare and/or retirement systems a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, and SQL.
• Experience with agile methodologies and version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous integration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Health insurance, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.