DOT Junior Software Developer

Savan
Vienna, VA
Savan is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support a Department of Transportation (DoT) program by developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications that support federal mission and operational requirements. The Junior Software Developer will work closely with senior developers, technical leads, business analysts, and federal stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to contribute across the software development lifecycle while gaining experience in federal systems, modern web technologies, and Agile delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and support software applications under the guidance of senior technical staff.
  • Assist in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software solutions and system enhancements.
  • Develop and maintain web-based applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
  • Create and modify user interface components and backend services to support business and operational requirements.
  • Develop and consume REST APIs and support integration with internal and external systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established development standards.
  • Perform unit testing and initial debugging to ensure code quality before peer review.
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior developers and technical leads.
  • Assist with troubleshooting application defects, performance issues, and production support activities.
  • Support software deployments, releases, and environment configuration activities.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
  • Collaborate with developers, testers, business analysts, project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver software solutions.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer activities.
  • Follow secure coding practices and federal security requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and debugging software applications under the guidance of senior technical staff.
  • Experience writing unit tests and performing initial debugging to ensure code quality.
  • Experience with web application development technologies including Angular, C#, .NET, SQL, HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, JavaScript, and Less.
  • Experience working in Agile software development environments.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred
  • Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL-based development.
  • Experience supporting federal government programs, preferably within the Department of Transportation.
  • Experience with application deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Familiarity with secure software development practices and federal security requirements.
Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.

Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards, market conditions, and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors, including years of experience, educational qualifications, specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job, complexity, and scope of the role's responsibilities, internal salary structures, as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.  

EEO, including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [email protected]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at

Posted 2026-06-12

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