Junior Software Engineer Relocation Jobs in Irvine, CA

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VS CA NORCO, Norco, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1603

Salary Range: $36.00 To $48.00 Hourly

POSITION IS 100% ONSITE DAILY IN NORCO, CA

Job Summary

VSolvit is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Software Developer (C++) to join our team supporting the development and maintenance of mission-critical analysis applications for the U.S. Navy. This position is ideal for an early-career software developer who is eager to expand their technical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

The selected candidate will work within an Agile SAFe environment and participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of desktop-based software applications. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with modern software development practices while contributing to the modernization and sustainment of critical defense systems.

Successful candidates will possess a solid foundation in software development principles, strong problem‑solving abilities, and a willingness to learn new technologies and processes. Candidates with internship experience, academic projects, personal software projects, or professional development experience are encouraged to apply.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. These include adhering to established work schedules, meeting project deadlines, complying with company policies and procedures, communicating effectively with supervisors and team members, maintaining focus on assigned objectives, and performing other duties as assigned.

Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to develop, test, and maintain desktop software applications

Develop software solutions using C++ under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads

Participate in software design, implementation, debugging, and testing activities

Apply object‑oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices

Assist in troubleshooting software defects and performance issues

Support the enhancement and modernization of existing desktop applications

Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Develop and maintain technical documentation as required

Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, testers, and government stakeholders

Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies

Support software integration, deployment, and sustainment activities

0–4 years of software development experience, including professional, internship, academic, military, or personal project experience

Proficiency in C++ with a focus on desktop application development

Understanding of object‑oriented programming principles

Familiarity with multi‑threading, concurrency, or asynchronous programming concepts

Familiarity with Git source control, including committing, branching, merging, and pull request workflows

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment

US Citizenship is required

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain one)

CompTIA Security+ Certification required

If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. Government, a post‑employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe

Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence

Experience with desktop application development

Familiarity with CMake for configuring, building, and managing C++ projects

Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20)

Familiarity with Python scripting and automation

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience is a plus

Experience supporting government, defense, or regulated environments is a plus

Active Top Secret Clearance is a plus

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred

Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered

CompTIA Security+ Certification required

This position is intended for an early‑career software developer who is looking to build a strong foundation in software engineering while supporting mission‑critical defense applications. VSolvit values curiosity, initiative, problem‑solving ability, and a willingness to learn. Candidates who demonstrate strong technical aptitude and the ability to grow within a collaborative team environment are encouraged to apply.

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short‑term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.