Junior Software Engineer (IT)

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Liberty Lake, WA

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Software Developer builds and supports internal business applications for Amphenol Network Solutions as part of the IT team. The role focuses on extending the Epicor Kinetic ERP and developing the company’s internal intranet tool suite, both built on .NET. The developer works with users across the business to turn operational problems into practical software solutions. The team is rapidly adopting AI-assisted development tools and expects the developer to use them thoughtfully while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This position is based in the Liberty Lake, Washington office, with potential hybrid flexibility depending on business needs. The work includes regular time on the production floor to understand the processes supported by the software. Occasional travel to the manufacturing facility in Mexico may be required. The position is exempt, and the stated pay range is $75,000–$90,000 per year.

Requirements

0–2 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or personal work.
Experience building at least one complete application, from data layer to user interface.
Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking.
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and business domains as needs evolve.
Working knowledge of C# and .NET; experience with Java, TypeScript, Python, or a similar language is also welcome.
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server.
Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and web application fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Hands-on use of AI coding assistants, such as Claude or GitHub Copilot, and genuine curiosity about new development tools.
Ability to break down an ambiguous business request into clear, buildable pieces.
Ability to write readable, maintainable code and follow established coding standards.
Foundational debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to ask questions, explain technical tradeoffs plainly, and document work clearly.
Comfort receiving feedback, asking for help early, and collaborating openly with teammates.
Ability to maintain focus during prolonged desk-based work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Exposure to an ERP system, ideally Epicor Kinetic.
Experience with ASP.NET Core, Blazor, or a modern front-end framework.
Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, or business operations.
Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Epicor Kinetic customizations, including BPMs, Epicor Functions, BAQs, dashboards, and integrations through the Kinetic REST API.
Build, enhance, and support applications in the internal intranet tool suite.
Write and tune SQL Server queries, views, and stored procedures supporting reporting and business processes.
Integrate internal systems with Epicor and third-party services through APIs.
Gather requirements directly from users in manufacturing, engineering, sales, and finance, and translate them into working solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and provide second-level support for the tools owned by the team.
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, documentation, and debugging, and help refine how the team uses them.
Write tests, participate in code reviews, and document work so others can support it.