Junior Developer

Role overview

This position is for an early-career developer who will help create, test, and maintain software products and digital systems. You will work closely with experienced engineers to develop dependable, scalable, and easy-to-use applications while building hands-on experience in software development.

In this role, you will partner with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to understand what needs to be built and to contribute to new functionality and product improvements. Your work will include writing maintainable code, helping diagnose issues, and taking part in code reviews and testing.

You will support the full software development lifecycle, including implementation, debugging, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. The role also provides room to develop your skills with new programming languages, frameworks, and tools while contributing to team initiatives.

Success in this position depends on strong analytical thinking, careful attention to detail, and a genuine desire to learn. It is a good fit for someone starting a software development career and looking to grow in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Help build and maintain software applications
• Write, test, and troubleshoot code with support from senior developers
• Assist in delivering new features and product enhancements
• Take part in code reviews, testing, and quality checks
• Identify software issues and help fix defects
• Work with cross-functional teams to clarify project needs
• Create documentation for code, technical workflows, and development tasks
• Adhere to established coding practices and development standards
• Learn and use additional programming languages, frameworks, and tools as needed
• Contribute to the upkeep and continuous improvement of applications

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or equivalent
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and software development principles
• Exposure to databases, Git, or web technologies is an added advantage
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Careful attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to handle assigned work and meet deadlines
• Interest in technology and software development
• Prior exposure through internships, class projects, or personal coding work is helpful
• Preferred educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Additional information

This role is based in California, United States.