Junior Software Engineer

CAREER CONSULTING
United States
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Software Applications Code Review Databases Data Structures Software Debugging Integrated Development Environments Python (Programming Language) Node.Js
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Software Maintenance Software Engineering Software Project Management Web Applications ReactJS Spring-boot Backend Git Information Technology Production Code Free and Open-Source Software Software Version Control Programming Languages

Job description

Junior Software Engineer responsible for supporting development, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications and backend systems. Role focuses on building strong engineering fundamentals, contributing to real-world projects, and learning modern software development practices within collaborative engineering teams.

This role is suited for individuals who are eager to learn, solve technical problems, and grow in fast-paced software development environments.

Role Focus Areas

  • Software development and feature implementation
  • Debugging, testing, and technical support
  • Learning engineering standards and development workflows, * Assist in developing and maintaining software applications and system components
  • Write clean, structured, and maintainable code aligned with engineering standards
  • Support debugging and resolution of software defects and technical issues
  • Participate in testing and validation of application features and functionality
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on feature implementation and system improvements
  • Work with APIs, databases, and backend systems where required
  • Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices
  • Maintain technical documentation for systems and development activities
  • Learn and adapt to modern technologies, tools, and engineering practices

Expected Outcomes

  • Reliable code contributions across development projects
  • Timely support in feature delivery and issue resolution
  • Continuous improvement in technical and software engineering skills
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and workflows

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures
  • Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
  • Understanding of databases and basic SQL concepts
  • Awarenessof software development lifecycle and version control systems
  • Strong analytical thinking and willingness to learn

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 0-2 years of experience or relevant internship/project exposure

Preferred Background

  • Exposure to frameworks such as React, Node.js, Spring Boot, or similar technologies
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
  • Basic understanding of APIs and web application architecture
  • Participation in coding projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions is an advantage

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