Junior Application Developer

Overview

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development and maintenance of internal and customer-facing applications. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has a strong foundation in software development and is eager to learn through hands-on experience and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience and must be willing to be onsite 5 days per week in Lansing, MI.

• Application Development:
  Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications and APIs
• Implement features based on clear requirements and guidance from senior team members
• Write clean, readable, and maintainable code
• Fix bugs and address technical issues in existing applications
• Backend & API Development:
  Support the development of RESTful APIs
• Implement basic validation, error handling, and business logic
• Work with relational databases to read and update data using SQL
• Learn best practices for security, performance, and data integrity
• Frontend Development:
  Build and update user interface components using modern frontend frameworks
• Integrate frontend components with backend APIs
• Follow established UI and coding standards
• Participate in UI reviews and feedback cycles
• Collaboration & Learning:
  Collaborate with Business Analysts and Project Managers during planning and refinement
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and apply learnings consistently
• Document code changes and technical decisions as needed
• Quality & Maintenance:
  Write and update end-to-end tests using Playwright
• Help troubleshoot defects in development and production environments
• Follow established processes for deployments and releases
• Learn to identify and reduce technical debt over time

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (required)
• 0-2 years of professional or equivalent practical experience
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, JavaScript, or Type Script)
• Basic understanding of web development concepts (HTTP, APIs)
• Familiarity with relational databases and basic SQL
• Experience using version control systems (Git)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Exposure to Vue.js, React, or similar frontend frameworks
• Exposure to ASP.NET Core / Minimal APIs
• Exposure to SQL Server
• What We Look For:
  Willingness to learn and improve
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow guidance and ask clarifying questions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $35.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About TEKsystems:
We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,…