Associate Software Engineer

The Associate Software Engineer is responsible for assisting in developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions for Lightcast. Under the guidance of more senior engineers, you will contribute to the design and implementation of software features and functionality. This role offers an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career as a software engineer and gain practical experience in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with software engineers to design, develop, and test software applications.
• Assist in implementing software features based on project requirements and technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Contribute to the troubleshooting and debugging of software issues.
• Learn and utilize relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tools to support software development projects.

Education and Experince:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Entry-level position with 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Go (Golang), JavaScript, or C++.
• Familiarity with software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to development methodologies such as Agile, as well as tools including IDEs, version control systems, and bug-tracking systems.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker.
• Understanding of scalability and performance in software design.
• Knowledge of SQL databases.
• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks such as Angular or Node.js.
• Understanding of version control systems, software development tools, and testing frameworks (such as Cypress, Playwright, Jest).
• Internships, academic projects, or personal coding projects are a plus.