Software Engineering Associate

About Us

At Apollo, we are committed to driving growth and innovation across our operations. We are looking for a full‑time entry‑level Business Analyst to join our Strategy and Innovation team. This role will focus on identifying opportunities to scale operations, streamline processes, and support strategic initiatives that enable business growth.

The Software Development Associate will join a multidisciplinary software team in a fast‑paced startup environment. This role blends requirements analysis, documentation, QA, test automation, and entry‑level software development. Responsibilities will expand over time following a deliberate crawl → walk → run progression, beginning with narrowly scoped tasks and growing into broader ownership as skills develop.

• Gather and document requirements from product, operations, and engineering stakeholders.
• Translate ambiguous inputs such as spreadsheets, scripts, notes, or verbal explanations into clear, structured Linear tickets.
• Conduct manual QA testing and contribute to test automation efforts using modern tooling such as Playwright.
• Support engineering efforts through small, well‑scoped development tasks across the software stack.
• Participate in iterative product development, contributing to feature refinement and end‑to‑end delivery.
• Collaborate across disciplines to clarify requirements, identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and ensure technical feasibility.
• Operate effectively within shifting priorities and rapid development cycles characteristic of early‑stage environments.

• ~50 percent:
  Requirements gathering, documentation, analysis, Linear ticket creation, product discovery, and business‑facing collaboration.
• ~50 percent:
  Software engineering and build work, including development tasks, test automation using tools such as Playwright, and targeted QA activities that support high‑quality releases.

• Break down vague or inconsistent inputs into structured, testable, and technically sound requirements.
• Ask targeted questions to uncover missing details, validate assumptions, and correct faulty requirements.
• Evaluate requirements for clarity, completeness, and feasibility.
• Develop early product sense by understanding user workflows, business logic, and operational impact on the broader platform.

• Participate in structured quarterly reviews to assess progress on agreed‑upon goals and align on next‑stage responsibilities.
• Progress through a crawl → walk → run development path that begins with narrow tasks and expands to feature ownership, automation responsibilities using tools such as Playwright, and dedicated software development work.

• Strong understanding of core business logic and operational workflows.
• Proficiency in writing clear, complete, and actionable Linear tickets.
• Competency in automation tooling, including building and maintaining tests with Playwright.
• Foundational engineering skills through increasingly complex development tasks and exposure to modern software practices.
• Product awareness and the ability to evaluate requirements from technical, operational, and user‑centric perspectives.
• Confidence working autonomously in a startup environment with rapid changes and limited structured guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Foundational programming ability and interest in modern software development practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work in an iterative, fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to take on responsibilities across the software lifecycle.
• Clear, structured written communication skills for documentation and ticket creation.

• Internship or project experience in business or strategy development.
• Interest in innovation or technology‑driven industries.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus.

• Successful background check, including pre‑employment drug screening.
• US citizens, Permanent Residents, or those authorized to work in the United States.

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