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Job Summary:

The Junior Software Engineer supports the development and maintenance of software applications by writing clean, maintainable code and assisting with system enhancements. In this role, the engineer collaborates closely with senior team members to implement features, troubleshoot application issues, and ensure overall system reliability. The position also provides support for cloud-based operations, helping monitor performance, resolve incidents, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and contribute to a collaborative engineering environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop & maintain applications using .NET Framework and related technologies

  • Write clean, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement new features

  • Debug and troubleshoot application issues across development and production environments

  • Work with databases to design queries, optimize performance and ensure data integrity

  • Support cloud-based applications and services on AWS or Azure platforms

  • Participate in agile development processes including daily standups, sprint planning and retrospectives

  • Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation

  • Assist in testing efforts including unit testing and integration testing

  • Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience

  • 1+ year of professional software development experience

  • Working knowledge of .NET Framework (C#, ASP.NET, or .NET Core)

  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

  • Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)

  • Strong problem-solving skill with attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Entity Framework or other ORM tools

  • Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, or Azure equivalents

  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker)

  • Understanding of agile/scrum methodologies

  • Exposure to healthcare applications of HIPAA compliance requirements

  • Experience with modern development tools and AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub, CoPilot)

  • Knowledge of web application security best practices


Technical Environment:

  • .NET Framework and .NET Core applications

  • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

  • SQL Server and other relational databases

Special Requirements:

  • Must be available for 24/7 on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays.

  • Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.


Selected candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Universal Background is committed to creating a diverse work environment and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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