Junior software engineer

Title: Junior Software Engineer

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: 68,000-75,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Virginia Retirement System

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Junior .Net Developer assists in developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions in support of the goals of VRS, and troubleshoots solutions when they fail to provide the expected results. The incumbent assists in providing software solutions as required to meet business goals and objectives, performing analysis of business requirements, and helping to produce technical designs to meet the needs of the business. In addition, this role contributes to the technology team's development, providing colleagues' support as necessary.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in developing software solutions by contributing to coding, basic debugging, and testing tasks under the guidance of senior developers.
• Support the analysis of business requirements by gathering information, documenting findings, and helping translate needs into technical tasks.
• Help prepare reports and perform basic data analysis, using SQL or other tools as trained.
• Contribute to documentation efforts, including updating technical notes, testing steps, and user guides.
• Participate in team code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality.
• Assist in quality assurance activities, such as writing simple test cases or validating outputs.
• Support routine data processing tasks, such as converting or preparing data for reporting metrics with guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to learn how software supports operations across the organization.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to understand requirements, raise issues, and support continuous improvement.

Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices, and the ability and desire to learn new technologies.


Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, problem resolution abilities, and customer service skills. Ability to work with incomplete information and develop suitable solutions to meet business needs. Ability to work as part of a team, accepting and providing guidance amongst team members as appropriate. Abilities to effectively communicate; prioritize; deal with multiple and changing priorities; meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely-related field. Prior professional experience is NOT required; however, exposure to software development through coursework, internships, personal projects, or capstone work is preferred.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.


The current hybrid schedule for technology employees is 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees must be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the office as needed on designated remote days.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer