Junior Software Developer

About the Role

Maverick Power is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join its software and technology team. This role will build and maintain software supporting internal operations and customer-facing products, working closely with experienced developers, engineering, manufacturing, and business teams. The Junior Developer will gain experience in full-stack development, cloud applications, APIs, databases, automation, and AI-powered software. This is a hands-on development role focused on building software engineering fundamentals while gradually taking ownership of features and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build user-facing features with React and Next.js.
• Write clean, type-safe code in TypeScript across frontend and backend.
• Implement APIs and server-side logic (e.g., Next.js route handlers/serverless).
• Model, query, and migrate data using Prisma.
• Collaborate on database design and performance improvements.
• Work with AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, Lambda, and managed databases.
• Fix bugs, improve performance, and enhance accessibility and UX quality.
• Contribute tests and help maintain reliable CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, standups, and demos.
• Document technical decisions and communicate progress clearly.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and building web apps.
• Basic experience with React (components, state, effects) and interest in Next.js patterns (routing, SSR/SSG, server components).
• Understanding of API concepts (REST, JSON).
• Comfort learning databases and ORMs (e.g., Prisma).
• Strong communication, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).

Bonus Qualifications

• Personal projects with Next.js and TypeScript.
• Any experience with Prisma and relational databases.
• Exposure to AWS.
• Experience with testing (Jest, Vitest, Playwright, Cypress).
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization basics and web security fundamentals.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to thirty-five pounds at times.

Work Environment

• May work in various settings at Maverick Power facilities, offices, shops, and commercial buildings.
• Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods.