Associate Software Engineer - Full Stack

Ontic•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn. This role is for an early-career full stack engineer who is curious, eager to learn, and excited to build software that helps keep people safe. The ideal candidate is building a strong foundation across frontend and backend technologies and is looking for a team that will invest in their growth while giving them real ownership of meaningful work. They embody Ontic’s values: Do Good Above All, Raise the Bar, Lead with Empathy, Walk the Walk, and Keep Moving.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
0–2 years of professional, internship, or project experience in software engineering, with exposure to both backend and frontend development
Some familiarity with Java, Spring Boot, and database technologies such as MongoDB (coursework, internship, or project experience is welcome)
Basic understanding of RESTful APIs
Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and React fundamentals
Exposure to modern JS tooling (npm/Webpack) and a willingness to grow into TypeScript, state management (Redux/Zustand/React Query), and testing (Jest)
Solid foundational problem-solving and analytical ability
Understanding of Git and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with, or interest in learning, CI/CD and cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and domains
Receptive to feedback and coaching, with a growth-oriented attitude
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and dependable
This role supports a FedRAMP environment and requires that work be performed within the United States by individuals authorized to work in the U.S. and who are U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

Build and ship well-tested features across the frontend and backend, with guidance and support from senior engineers
Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers in an agile environment to deliver features and enhancements
Write clean, readable, and tested code; participate actively in code reviews and incorporate feedback
Ramp up quickly on Ontic's tech stack and domain, and seek out feedback and mentorship to accelerate your development
Investigate and resolve bugs and issues, escalating and collaborating with senior engineers as needed
Contribute ideas and perspective in technical design discussions for the features you work on