[Remote] Associate Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking a high-aptitude Associate Software Engineer who wants to become a strong full stack software engineer. This role involves hands-on development across the full stack of a premier enterprise solution, with significant training and mentorship opportunities. Responsibilities Build real application features in a Python/Django/Vue environment Develop across the stack, including backend services, APIs, databases, and frontend components Work on cloud-native deployment patterns in Azure and Kubernetes Innovate with agentic AI development Contribute to a premier project, building an industry leading enterprise data fabric platform built on Azure Databricks and related platform technologies Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related tooling Help manage and improve containerized deployments with Helm and Kubernetes Troubleshoot production and non-production issues across application, infrastructure, and pipeline layers Write clean, maintainable code and improve it through review and feedback Create tests, debug failures, and help raise engineering quality across the stack Produce solid technical documentation, implementation notes, and operational runbooks Learn new tools, frameworks, and patterns quickly and apply them effectively Step into adjacent areas such as platform engineering, automation, or data engineering when needed Skills By start date, a completed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field U.S. citizenship required, and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/security clearance, as required by the federal government for this role A strong aptitude for learning and a clear commitment to developing as a software engineer through continuous skill growth The ability to perform effectively in a feedback‑driven environment, using constructive input to improve performance and results Analytical problem‑solving skills, persistence in addressing complex challenges, and sound judgment A track record of being reliable, accountable, and growth‑oriented, with a proactive approach to professional development Strong academic foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals Experience coding in at least one language through coursework, projects, research, or internships Comfortable learning new technologies quickly Able to communicate clearly and work through technical problems methodically Familiarity with Python, SQL, and data modeling, along with experience using Django or similar web frameworks Exposure to web and backend development concepts, including APIs, databases, and command‑line tools (e.g., Linux, Git, scripting) Awareness of cloud and DevOps fundamentals, such as Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Azure, or infrastructure automation Company Overview ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is