Job Description
Join NexusTech Solutions as an Entry-Level Software Engineer and kickstart your career in Chicago's thriving tech scene! We're seeking passionate recent graduates and career-changers eager to build innovative software solutions. Our 6-month mentorship program pairs you with senior engineers to accelerate your growth while working on impactful projects for Fortune 500 clients. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development stipends, and a collaborative culture that values fresh perspectives.
Why NexusTech?
• Top-ranked training program with 92% promotion rate
• Health/dental/vision insurance from Day 1
• $5,000 annual education reimbursement
• Remote-first hybrid model (3 days/week in Chicago Loop)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define feature requirements
- Write clean, testable code following agile methodologies
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
- Debug and resolve production issues with senior mentorship
- Learn and implement CI/CD pipeline best practices
- Contribute to open-source projects during hackathons
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/Java/JavaScript)
- Understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and REST APIs
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Portfolio demonstrating personal or academic projects
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies