Junior Software Engineer at Linq

Job Description

Junior Software Engineer at Linq

We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual.

Unless specifically stated in the job description below, this is a remote opportunity. Candidates may reside in one of the 40 contiguous US states where LINQ is authorized for employment.

CULTURE:

We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence.

BASIC FUNCTION

As a Junior Engineer at LINQ, you will work as a member of a cross-functional team to deliver business-critical applications of high function and technical quality. You will be responsible for working closely with the product owners and quality assurance to create software that fulfills business needs. You are capable of quickly learning new business domains as well as working in a team environment. You are passionate about delivering high-quality, maintainable software to the business.

KEY TRAITS

Technical Excellence: A passion for learning while building cutting-edge software through the application of best engineering practices

Continuous Improvement: A self-driven desire to find better ways to accomplish things

Teamwork: A commitment to working as part of a team to achieve optimal results

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Experience writing software learned via classwork or applicable projects

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, etc, or equivalent working experience

Understanding of relational and/or non-relational database systems

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming

Experience or knowledge in creating applications using the following technologies:

REST APIs

Developing software in an object-oriented language such as C# or Java 

Has worked with a JavaScript framework such as React or Angular

Microsoft SQL Server

Design and implementation of REST APIs 

Strong belief in and use of best practices

Understanding the use of pull requests and peer code review

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Collaborate with teams to clarify design and implementation while meeting project needs

Collaborate with other developers and architects (when appropriate) to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability and scalability

Complete projects/tasks in a timely fashion while meeting sprint goals and commitments

$65,000 – $75,000 a year

TOTAL REWARDS

Remote working with a friendly virtual environment

Ability to work in a physical office, if near one of our 4 offices

One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested)

Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan

Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan

10 paid holidays

16 hours of paid volunteer time

Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision)

Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer-contributed HSA

Dental with child orthodontia

100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Health and wellness benefits including a gym and Headspace reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

EOE STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.