Junior Software Engineer

Role Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer with 6 + years of experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications. The ideal candidate will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications and features.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6 + years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++ (at least one required).
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in system design and scalable architecture.
• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Understanding of containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of security best practices in application development.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Continuous learning mindset.