Junior Software Engineer

Remotely
Full-time

Responsibilities  

- Ship concise, well-tested JavaScript or Python updates every sprint.  

- Debug application and API issues, propose fixes, and document root causes.  

- Write automated unit and integration tests to safeguard new functionality.  

- Collaborate in daily stand-ups, planning sessions, and retrospectives.  

- Maintain feature documentation—diagrams, READMEs, inline comments.  

- Support small refactor projects that improve performance or readability.  

- Participate in security and accessibility reviews to ensure compliance.  

- Continually learn industry tooling (GitHub, Docker, CI/CD, cloud services).  


Skills & Qualifications  

- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.  

- Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and foundational Python.  

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and HTTP fundamentals.  

- Basic understanding of Git workflows—branching, pull requests, merges.  

- Problem-solving mindset; you trace stack traces before asking for help.  

- Clear written and verbal communication—crucial for distributed teams.  

- Eagerness to learn test-driven development, cloud deployment, DevOps culture.  


Why You’ll Thrive Here  

- Mentorship program pairs you with engineers who have scaled fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare systems.  

- Rotations across backend, frontend, and DevOps widen your perspective.  

- Remote schedule options empower you to balance life and learning.  

- Transparent feedback loops—bi-weekly growth chats keep you on track.  

- A culture that values inclusive language, psychological safety, and experimentation.  


Career Path  

Complete the twelve-month trainee roadmap and progress to Junior Software Engineer. From there, choose specialized tracks—backend, full-stack, data engineering, or site reliability. Alumni frequently advance to tech-lead roles within three years.