Junior Software Engineer
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.