Junior Technical Programmer

What You’ll Do  

- Craft concise Python, Java, or C++ modules that power web, mobile, and data platforms.  

- Write automated unit and integration tests, driving 85 %+ coverage.  

- Trace defects with debuggers, profilers, and log aggregation tools - then patch root causes.  

- Use Git feature branches and pull requests to keep the main branch releasable.  

- Pair-program with peers, review code, and exchange constructive feedback.  

- Maintain and enhance build pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for continuous integration.  

- Document APIs, algorithms, and edge-case behavior in Markdown and inline comments.  

- Support production releases, monitor dashboards, and roll back when metrics spike.  

- Optimize micro-services - profiling memory, CPU, and I/O - to shave milliseconds off response times.  

- Experiment with emerging frameworks (FastAPI, Spring Boot, gRPC) under senior mentorship.  

Tech Stack You’ll Touch  

- Languages: Python 3.12, Java 21, modern C++ (17/20).  

- Tools: Git, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Bash.  

- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.  

- Testing: PyTest, JUnit, GoogleTest, Selenium, Postman.  

- Cloud: AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS) or GCP equivalents.  

- Collaboration: Agile Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Slack.  

What You Bring  

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar obtained in the U.S. within the last five years.  

- 0-2 years of professional coding experience (internships count).  

- Solid grasp of object-oriented and functional paradigms.  

- Competence with Git fundamentals - branching, rebasing, resolving merge conflicts.  

- Capacity to read stack traces, isolate variables, and articulate findings clearly.  

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON serialization.  

- Working knowledge of SQL queries and basic database normalization.  

- Curiosity to test hypotheses, accept feedback, and iterate quickly.  

- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.