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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** Index Engines Inc.
- **Location:** Holmdel, NJ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), CURL, Linux System Administration, Ansible, Selenium, Software Engineering, User Interface Testing, Virtual Machines, Postman, Pytest, Information Technology, Playwright, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6047c631a177b778

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
 * Strong experience with Python and a solid understanding of Linux environments.
 * Skilled in Bash scripting, SSH operations, and basic SQL usage.
 * Familiar with REST APIs, Postman, and cURL.
 * Experience with UI testing frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools.
 * Comfortable with Git/GitHub and Jira for version control and task management.
 * Bonus points if you've worked with AWS, Docker, or Ansible Playbooks.
 * Minimum 2 years of professional experience in software development.

We'd Love It If You Have

 * Enjoy owning problems end-to-end - from understanding user needs to debugging the final issue.
 * Have a passion for both building and maintaining high-quality software.
 * Thrive in Linux environments and like working close to the systems level.
 * Love collaborating, learning, and sharing ideas with a team that values both technical depth and creativity.
 * Can work independently but also know when to jump in and help others.

## Description

The Associate Software Engineer will be a key contributor in both creating what's next and keeping what's built running smoothly. This role is perfect for an engineer who enjoys seeing the big picture from designing new capabilities to improving stability, performance, and automation behind the scenes.

What You'll Do

 * Develop new features that make our products faster, smarter, and more reliable.
 * Diagnose and fix issues across complex systems - ensuring smooth performance for users and other developers alike.
 * Build, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks and test suites using Python, Pytest, and Playwright.
 * Collaborate closely with other engineers and product teams to translate ideas and requirements into working software.
 * Install and configure Index Engines products in Linux environments, including creating and managing virtual machines.
 * Implement and refine automation strategies to validate functionality, performance, and stability.
 * Troubleshoot automation pipelines, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency through creative problem-solving.
 * Contribute to architecture and CI/CD integration, ensuring automation is embedded in the development process.


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