Junior Software Engineer

It's an exciting time to come aboard Dynata! We're growing and shifting gears as we leverage our maturity and profitability to build a start-up culture around several new and exciting product lines. We are seeking a passionate and effective Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will join a strong and energetic team utilizing the latest in cutting edge technology to make a measurable and visible impact on our organization.

The Junior Software Engineer is a solid, positive, and innovative individual who thrives in a group with a small-team but big-ideas mentality. You will get an opportunity to build exciting new products and allow you to thrive in a culture that supports you and promotes your career growth.

This is a full-stack role (50% Front-end/50% Back-end).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing software applications, often working on smaller modules or features.

• Write basic code according to specifications and requirements provided.

• Participate in stand-up meetings, code reviews, and other team activities.

• Follow best practices and coding standards set by the team.

• Assist in debugging code and fixing minor bugs.

• Write unit tests to ensure code quality.

• Maintain and update legacy code as required.

• Write clear and concise technical documentation, such as comments in code, user manuals, or documentation for future reference.

• Maintain documentation of features, bugs, and fixes.

• Communicate effectively with your team on domain, design, and coding.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES*

• Strong desire to learn to code, and to find and follow best practices.

• Knowledge of website/webapp building using JavaScript/TypeScript code.

• Good CSS and HTML skills.

• Familiarity with current JavaScript frameworks and libraries, e.g., React, jQuery.

• Knowledge of server-side languages, either compiled or interpreted. We use Python and PHP.

• Strong desire for writing efficient code and delighting users with best-in-class UX.

• Understanding of Web app architecture, HTTP, Web Services, and REST APIs.

• Understanding of version control. We use git.

• UI/UX Design (Nice to have).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of full-stack experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience and/or education

At Dynata, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to an inclusive work culture for all our employees. Accommodations by request can be made for all aspects of the selection process.

Dynata is also an affirmative action employer OE/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Race/Color/National Origin/Age/Religion/Genetic Information/Marital Status/Height/Weight or any other legally protected category defined by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances, so as to further the principles of equal employment opportunity.