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# Software Development Engineer (Junior)

- **Company:** ACKERMAN INSTITUTE FOR THE FAMILY
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Python (Programming Language), Operational Data Store, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=964330deb916da1e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SQL databases?, * A computer science degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least one project shipped end to end.

 * Working familiarity with Python or JavaScript, and SQL.
 * Comfortable with AI-assisted development, agentic coding tools and coding harnesses (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor), and working under code review.
 * Coachable, communicative, and structure oriented.

Preferred

 * Experience with a JavaScript and/or Python framework (any).
 * Experience integrating LLMs or AI agents into an application.
 * Familiarity with handling PII, PHI, or other regulated data.

## Description

Build and operate the automation systems that power Ackerman's fundraising, training, clinic, and operations. Deliver working production systems with AI assistance and senior code review.

Essential Job Functions

 * End-to-end feature development for the automation systems, with AI assistance and human review.
 * Integrate back-end data sources and AI agents; build clickable, data-backed tools that support Ackerman's work.
 * Write tests and basic observability for what you ship; iterate on user feedback.
 * Over time, harden the systems for production: reliability, cost, and maintainability.
 * Handle client and operational data in line with Ackerman's privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA where applicable.
 * Take part in daily standups, sprint demos, and architecture sessions., · This position will be in-person, based on The Ackerman Institute's New York, NY location, 4 days per week (40 hours per week).


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