Junior Software Developer

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Company Overview

SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we are committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change.

Company Overview

SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we are committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change.

Job Overview

The Junior Software Developer is responsible for supporting the design and development of innovative software solutions that meet our clients' and business needs and expectations. This position is responsible for analyzing user requirements, designing and coding software programs or systems, testing and debugging software solutions, and documenting this work. The Junior Software Developer assists with code reviews and participates in providing input for technology standards, best practices, and software development lifecycle processes.

This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Development and Architecture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support software development of new projects
• Participate in proof-of-concepts with the Senior Director, Development and Architecture of emerging technologies that should be integrated and/or introduced to ensure IT has the capabilities needed to respond to future business requirements
• Adhere to best practices regarding technology standards, change management, release management, application life cycles, and enterprise architecture
• Support analyzing software specifications and system requirements to design scalable and functional applications
• With guidance from the Senior Director, develop software programs or systems using various programming languages and technologies
• Test and debug software solutions using various tools and methods
• Document software programs with flowcharts, diagrams, and other documentation
• Collaborate with other software engineers, project managers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality
• Participate in the entire software development life cycle, from planning to deployment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience and
• Knowledge or experience with the following databases:
  Azure SQL, SQL Server, Cosmos
  
  DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Knowledge or experience with the following programming languages: .NET, python and
• Experience with web services and APIs (RESTful, SOAP, Flask, etc.) and
• Knowledge of Azure cloud platform technologies like App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Key Vaults, Azure AI Services, Azure Storage, Azure Container Services and
• Knowledge or experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline with Git Hub Actions
• Familiar with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, React, etc.)
• Familiar with data ETL and reporting tools (Microsoft SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Power BI)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, and analytical skills
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI technologies such as OpenAI services (Chat GPT integration)

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely

SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process.

Estimated Annual Salary

$62,400 - $72,800

EEOC Statement

SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS complies with applicable state and…