Aspire Tech Graduate Software Engineer I

LexisNexis•Raleigh, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The LexisNexis Aspire Graduate Program is a twelve-month initiative designed for recent graduates from various fields including Software Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security and Data Analysis. You will be an essential part of our team, working with experts to develop and launch innovative products. The program includes technical and soft-skill training to support your personal and professional development. You’ll be supported by a strong network of peers, mentors, and managers as you build skills and explore different career paths—helping to launch a successful career within our company. As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to developing software solutions within a specific product area while building your technical expertise. This entry-level opportunity provides hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and working with emerging AI-assisted development tools in a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Be on track to receive a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field of study.
Have proficiency in at least one relevant programming language or technology, such as Angular, C#, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, or .NET.
Possess a basic understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), storage systems, and data modeling principles.
Basic knowledge of AI-assisted and agentic software development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, or similar tools.
Interest in and ability to use AI-assisted development workflows to generate, refine, test, and debug code while applying sound software engineering practices.
Demonstrate interest in technology and a willingness to learn new processes and technologies.
Have a collaborative mindset with solid communication skills.
Be able to engage with leading-edge technologies while working alongside experienced and supportive colleagues.

Responsibilities

Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
Complete simple bug fixes.
Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
Resolve basic technical issues as necessary.
Use AI-assisted and agentic development tools, under appropriate guidance, to accelerate software development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Apply AI-first development workflows while reviewing and validating AI-generated code for correctness, quality, security, and maintainability.
Continuously learn and adopt emerging AI development tools and practices as part of the software development lifecycle.