As a Junior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable lending software solutions for YouLend. You'll work closely with senior developers, product managers, and the business teams to implement features that align with business needs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation looking to grow their skills and take on more responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, and Angular
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code that follows engineering best practices
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions

Collaboration

Work with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Designers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality features
Coordinate with platform teams to ensure successful deployments and system reliability
Communicate effectively with team members and seek support from senior engineers when needed

Cloud & Infrastructure

Contribute to cloud-based development efforts using AWS services like EKS and S3
Support the deployment of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

Quality & Agile Practices

Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Help troubleshoot bugs and implement fixes in a timely and thorough manner
Maintain awareness of technical debt and help improve system performance and reliability over time

Essential Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Technical Skills

Proficiency in object-oriented programming and system design
Basic knowledge of AWS services and microservices principles
Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDb) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Exposure to CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills, with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
Willingness to learn and take feedback constructively
A collaborative mindset and a strong sense of ownership

Desirable Skills

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Knowledge of financial systems or regulated environments
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB)

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan
Performance related bonus

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