Job Description
Are you a recent graduate or a career switcher looking to make your mark in the tech world? KC Digital Innovations is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our growing team in Kansas City. We believe that passion and potential matter more than years of experience.
In this role, you will be immersed in a culture of continuous learning and innovation. You won't just be writing code; you will be learning from senior mentors, solving real-world problems, and contributing to projects that impact thousands of users. If you have a foundational understanding of software development and a hunger to grow, we want to meet you.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive benefits package, flexible remote work options, and a clear path for professional advancement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Maintain Code: Write clean, efficient, and scalable code for web and mobile applications under the guidance of senior developers.
- Participate in Agile Sprints: Collaborate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality features on time.
- Debug & Test: Identify and resolve software defects, and assist in creating unit tests to ensure code reliability.
- Database Management: Work with SQL databases to design schemas and optimize queries for data retrieval.
- Collaborative Design: Contribute to technical discussions and help translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for code and processes.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
- Technical Basics: Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#) and a basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems and propose logical solutions.
- Tools: Comfortable using version control (e.g., Git) and basic knowledge of integrated development environments (IDEs).
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Reliability: Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.