Junior Software Engineer

The Junior Software Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing and testing software solutions for the company’s products.  This position is also required to provide maintenance and support to existing code following the company’s standards and best code practices. The Junior Software Engineer, with little help, will be able to abstract requirements to innovate solutions to enhance our products within our environment.  

We’re excited to hire a new Junior Software Engineer who can: 

• Abstract requirements to analyze and design innovative new software solutions for enhancement of the company’s products, with little help  
• Develop code using the company’s best practices and current software patterns 
• Read, understand, debug code to find and solve current software problems and resolve defects 
• Understand the team’s deployment pipelines and processes 
• Test and own software solutions appropriately throughout their lifecycle 
• Actively participate as a full member of an Agile development team  
• Deliver unit-tested solutions 
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned 

There is no perfect candidate, but we are looking for: 

• Experience with WordPress 
• Experience with JavaScript 
• Understanding of SOLID design principles 
• Experience with unit testing and writing testable code 
• Effective communication skills 
• Experience with source code control tools and techniques 
• 1.5yrs experience and a Degree in Computer Science or related field; or 3.5yrs of relevant experience 

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of PHP
• Knowledge of React JS (preferred) or other front-end development ecosystem  
• Knowledge of MySQL, document databases, or other data persistence tools 
• Experience with Agile development processes 
• Familiarity with design patterns 
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes  

*Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements!  

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible time off, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We desire to have our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve, and we recognize that diverse and inclusive teams lead to more innovation and better financial returns. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Estimated Salary Range: $80,200 - $117,100, The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

What is our hiring process?

• Introductory Call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
• First Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Second Interview- Panel Interview with up to 4 CivicPlus Team Members
• Interview Project Activity- This activity is designed to give us insight into your problem-solving approach and methods.
• Offer

Please note that the specifics of this process may vary based on the position you're applying for.

About CivicPlus:

CivicPlus® is a SaaS technology company dedicated to powering government operations and empowering positive experiences for residents. Our solutions form The Modern Civic Experience Platform, trusted by over 10,000 customers and used daily by 340 million people across the U.S. and Canada.