Junior Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Software Development Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in programming, software development principles, problem-solving, and debugging. The candidate will work closely with senior developers, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand project requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software bugs and technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Develop and maintain APIs and backend services.
• Work with databases to store, retrieve, and manage application data.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.
• Perform unit testing and assist with application deployment.
• Continuously learn new technologies, frameworks, and development tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language: Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#.
• Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Basic knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub or other version control systems.
• Understanding of REST APIs and software development fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of debugging and testing.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant internships, academic projects, and personal coding projects will be considered.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, or .NET.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Basic understanding of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Jira, Postman, and GitHub.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good time management and organizational skills.