Junior Software Developer

About the Role

TaxRise is seeking a Junior Software Developer who is curious, technically capable, and eager to grow. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career developer with a technical foundation. The role involves working on real projects from the start, including making front-end website changes, troubleshooting issues, working within existing codebases, and using Git to manage code. This position is 100% on-site in Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Make front-end changes and improvements to TaxRise websites and web applications.
• Write, modify, test, and maintain code across existing applications.
• Use Git and standard version-control workflows to manage changes, push code, and collaborate.
• Troubleshoot bugs and technical issues and work toward practical solutions.
• Build and improve internal tools to enhance team effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and business teams.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools for research, coding, debugging, documentation, and problem-solving.
• Take increasing ownership of features and projects as skills develop.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A foundational understanding of software development and programming concepts.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS for front-end website changes.
• Exposure to a modern front-end framework such as React or similar technology.
• Basic understanding of APIs and how front-end and back-end systems communicate.
• Familiarity with Git, including repositories, branches, commits, and pushing code.
• Ability to read existing code, research unfamiliar problems, and work toward a solution.
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies and ways of working.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Personal projects, GitHub repositories, or a technical portfolio.
• University or independent research.
• Internships, freelance development, or hackathons.
• Websites, applications, automations, or tools built independently.
• Experience teaching yourself a new technology or experimenting with AI development tools.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is helpful but not strictly required.

What You'll Receive

• Base pay: $80,000–$90,000 per year.
• Eligible for standard TaxRise benefits.
• Opportunity to grow technical skills through hands-on work.

Additional Information

• This role is 100% on-site in Irvine, CA.
• The company embraces AI and emerging technology.