As a Junior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable lending software solutions for YouLend. You’ll work closely with senior developers, product managers, and the business teams to implement features that align with business needs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation looking to grow their skills and take on more responsibility in a collaborative environment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and system design.
• Basic knowledge of AWS services and microservices principles.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDb) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback constructively.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong sense of ownership.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of financial systems or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).

Software Development

• Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, and Angular.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code that follows engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions.

Collaboration

• Work with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Designers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality features.
• Coordinate with platform teams to ensure successful deployments and system reliability.
• Communicate effectively with team members and seek support from senior engineers when needed.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Contribute to cloud-based development efforts using AWS services like EKS and S3.
• Support the deployment of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

Quality & Agile Practices

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Help troubleshoot bugs and implement fixes in a timely and thorough manner.
• Maintain awareness of technical debt and help improve system performance and reliability over time.