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Keller & Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Neenah, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $70,720.0 - $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Web Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Web Applications, GitHub Copilot, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Software Coding, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.jjkeller.com/talentcommunity/apply/1426337400/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Associate's degree in a Computer Science or technology-related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. + In lieu of degree, may consider a combination of education and related work experience. Experience * Prior PC/Internet based software or web development experience preferred. * Basic knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Other Skills/Qualifications * Strong problem solving skills. Physical Requirements Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to offsite offices or customer sites may also be required, depending on assignment. ## Description J. J. Keller is hiring for an Associate Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise web applications and services. This role participates in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, project estimation, solution design, development/coding, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. The Associate Software Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, resolve issues, implement enhancements, and contribute to new product development initiatives. This role leverages modern web technologies, .NET/C#, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to support delivery of secure and scalable software solutions. Ideal candidates are curious, adaptable, and eager to expand their technical expertise while helping deliver solutions that support customer success., * Performs assigned programming tasks related to new development or maintenance on assigned websites or applications. * Analyzes user needs and impact to other site areas to determine technical requirements of assigned tasks. * Uses approved AI-assisted development tools, including coding assistants, throughout the SDLC to support requirements analysis, solution design, code development, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and code review. * Reviews and validates AI-generated output to ensure code quality, security, maintainability, accuracy, and compliance with organizational development standard. * Identifies opportunities to use AI and automation to improve productivity, software quality, testing coverage, and delivery efficiency. * Promotes strong quality practices by performing unit testing and providing appropriate level of support for user acceptance testing, as needed. * Follows secure coding guidelines as directed and begins incorporating basic security-by-design concepts into development work. * Demonstrates awareness of common OWASP security risks and learns how to avoid them through coding best practices and code reviews. * Maintains accurate technical documentation for assigned programming projects. * Acts as a support resource for the technical support staff to ensure that customer-reported issues are being addressed in an efficient and accurate manner. * Develops and maintains a solid understanding of the technology tools and trends and remains current in new technology developments and their potential impact on the department. * Performs other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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