{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8f655e78c01d0e9791222b59","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f655e78c01d0e9791222b59","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f655e78c01d0e9791222b59","title":"Junior Software Engineer","description":"Are you passionate about problem-solving, collaboration, and making a positive impact? Join our Development team as a Junior Software Engineer, where you'll work on cutting-edge technology that drives our award-winning solutions. You'll play a key role in designing, building, testing, and maintaining our digital platform, directly influencing its roadmap.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nTranslate business requirements and UI/UX wireframes into high-quality software.\nWrite test-driven, clean, and efficient code for new user-facing features.\nBuild reusable code and libraries for future use.\nOptimize applications for speed and scalability.\nDocument programming-related information clearly.\nUphold full-stack engineering best practices.\nCollaborate with team members, designers, and product managers to iterate on product design and implementation.\nDesign and develop scalable services to meet company needs.\nContribute to applications for the website, mobile app, and external client apps.\nStay current with emerging technologies.\nABOUT YOU\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.\n1+ years of experience developing web applications using JavaScript/React utilizing modern libraries and tooliing.\nExperience with RESTful APIs and a strong understanding of REST principles.\nFamiliarity with cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.\nExperience with GitHub and NoSQL databases.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nSelf-starter with the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.\nTeam-oriented with a business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines.\nBonus Points\nExperience with cloud platforms like AWS.\nKnowledge of languages beyond JavaScript.\nFamiliarity with Agile development methodologies.\nPassion for staying updated on the latest cloud trends and technologies.\nJoin us in building solutions that make a difference!\nNOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position.\nABOUT US\nFor 25 years, Lightspeed Systems® has been a leader in the ever-changing landscape of K-12 learning technology. Lightspeed Systems works with tens of thousands of schools to maximize the safety, mobility, and effectiveness of their students' learning experience. Every device can be covered with the most effective web filter, student safety monitor, classroom management software, device management tool, and analytics program available. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com.\nWe love our employees, and we show it. A sneak peek into our BENEFITS & PERKS include:\nHealth- Medical, dental and vision insurance with healthy company contribution toward premiums. Lightspeed kicks cash into your HSA if you participate in our HDHP.\nWellness- Paid parental leave. Healthy holiday and PTO policy, including Christmas to New Year's Day break.\nRetirement- 401(k) matching up to 6%\nOther - Work from where it makes sense. Pet insurance.\nABOUT OUR ATX HQ\nIf \"work from where it makes sense\" includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more.\n15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms\nSnacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week\nA state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)\nPhysical therapist onsite regularly\nIndoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots\nPet-friendly office environment\nA golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun\nAll within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)\nLightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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Join our Development team as a Junior Software Engineer, where you'll work on cutting-edge technology that drives our award-winning solutions. You'll play a key role in designing, building, testing, and maintaining our digital platform, directly influencing its roadmap.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nTranslate business requirements and UI/UX wireframes into high-quality software.\nWrite test-driven, clean, and efficient code for new user-facing features.\nBuild reusable code and libraries for future use.\nOptimize applications for speed and scalability.\nDocument programming-related information clearly.\nUphold full-stack engineering best practices.\nCollaborate with team members, designers, and product managers to iterate on product design and implementation.\nDesign and develop scalable services to meet company needs.\nContribute to applications for the website, mobile app, and external client apps.\nStay current with emerging technologies.\nABOUT YOU\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.\n1+ years of experience developing web applications using JavaScript/React utilizing modern libraries and tooliing.\nExperience with RESTful APIs and a strong understanding of REST principles.\nFamiliarity with cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.\nExperience with GitHub and NoSQL databases.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nSelf-starter with the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.\nTeam-oriented with a business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines.\nBonus Points\nExperience with cloud platforms like AWS.\nKnowledge of languages beyond JavaScript.\nFamiliarity with Agile development methodologies.\nPassion for staying updated on the latest cloud trends and technologies.\nJoin us in building solutions that make a difference!\nNOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this position.\nABOUT US\nFor 25 years, Lightspeed Systems® has been a leader in the ever-changing landscape of K-12 learning technology. 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