Supports senior engineers in building, testing, and maintaining web or backend applications. Writes clean code, fixes basic bugs, assists with feature development, testing, documentation, and code reviews, and collaborates with designers, engineers, and product teams. The role provides early-career experience in full-stack development, APIs, coding standards, and modern software engineering practices.
This is a remote position.
The Junior Developer will support senior engineers in building, testing, and maintaining software applications. This role is ideal for early-career developers looking to gain real-world experience in full-stack development, APIs, and modern software engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in building and maintaining web or backend applications.
- Write simple, clean, and functional code under supervision.
- Fix basic bugs and support feature development tasks.
- Work with senior developers to understand requirements and solutions.
- Participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and code reviews.
- Learn and apply coding standards and best practices.
- Support testing and documentation of software features.
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, and product teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience (internships, bootcamps, or personal projects included).
- Basic understanding of programming concepts.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language.
- Willingness to learn and grow in a technical environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong interest in software development and problem-solving.
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