Junior Software Developer
Central Garden & Petabout 1 month ago
Schaumburg, IL
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
We are looking for a Junior Software Developer who can help build and extend new SaaS offerings using the latest technologies. You’ll work alongside a talented team developing high-tech UAVs, advanced geospatial web applications, and contributing to impactful projects in public health, biology, and precision agriculture.Compensation:$80,000 - $108,000 annually(based on experience and location). Please note: This position is unable to accommodate sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Extend custom enterprise web applications, APIs, and mobile apps, and support these features through development, QA, rollout, and post-production.
- Build out new front-end UIs and integrate them with backend functionality.
- Collaborate with delivery teams, product teams, and management to refine business requirements, design technical solutions, and resolve issues.
Required Qualifications
- BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience in extending application features
- Proficiency in .NET Core with C#
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Familiarity with source control platforms like GIT
- Willingness to travel a few times a year for team meetings
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using LINQ, Entity Framework, and SQL Server within .NET Core applications
- Expertise in JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React
- Proficiency with CSS technologies such as SASS or LESS and Bootstrap
- Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or Postgres
- Background working with DevOps teams managing the full engineering lifecycle
- Familiarity with Azure services including App Containers, Security, Identity, and Data services
- Experience analyzing application and cloud environment performance
- Knowledge of web-mapping libraries (such as Google Maps, MapBox, or OpenStreetMap) or other GIS tools
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
- Education Assistance for college degrees and professional certifications
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
- Paid parental leave
Required Skills
LINQ
GIT
SQL Server
HTML
.NET Core
Entity Framework
CSS
Angular
React
JavaScript
C#