Junior Software Engineer

About the Role

Full-time, on-site position based in Chicago, IL.

This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software features that support Jobrion’s job search and application management platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and testable code, primarily for back-end web services and APIs.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product stakeholders to implement new functionality.
• Debug and resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Assist in the integration of third-party services and internal tools.
• Learn and apply best practices in software engineering.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills in Back-End Web Development and Software Development, with exposure to building and maintaining web-based applications or services.
• Proficiency in Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), using one or more modern languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or similar).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to participate in code reviews.
• Ability to follow version control best practices (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with web technologies, APIs, and databases (SQL or NoSQL) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in Computer Science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Interest in the recruiting, HR tech, or career services domain is a plus.