Junior Software Development Engineer

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 112222 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a motivated and curious Junior Software Development Engineer to join our Digital Product, Analytics, and AI team. This role is ideal for early-career developers who are passionate about building modern digital products that leverage cloud-native technologies and AI to build digital products. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. 

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop, test, and deploy cloud-native applications and services. 
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. 
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews. 
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects. 
• Learn and apply best practices in software architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD. 
• Work with tools such as Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and AWS services under guidance. 
• Support integration efforts with AI/ML components and infrastructure systems. 
• Document technical work and contribute to team knowledge sharing. 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• In addition to the education requirements, zero to four years related experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 1–3 years of professional software development experience (internships or academic projects welcome). 
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as JavaScript (React/Node.js), Python, or Java. 
• Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure or AWS through coursework or projects. 
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket). 
• Eagerness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. 
• Experience with CI/CD tools or pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). 
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or data-driven applications. 
• Interest in infrastructure, energy, or utility domains. 
• Familiarity with agile development environments. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after