Software Developer

Vispero•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

Vispero is seeking an early-career Software Developer to help develop, maintain, and improve assistive technology and accessibility products. The role offers an opportunity to build a foundation in object-oriented programming while contributing throughout the software development life cycle. The ideal candidate is self-starting, diligent, quality-oriented, able to meet target dates, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively in an agile team environment. The developer is expected to use AI-assisted tools to accelerate learning, coding, and delivery in a fast-paced development environment, while growing troubleshooting and debugging skills with support from an experienced team. The position supports products that enhance independence and quality of life for people who are blind, have low vision, or have other disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The listed duties and requirements describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
0–2 years of related experience; internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework may substitute for professional experience for this entry-level position.
Conversational fluency in English and the ability to read and write fluently in English.
Foundational understanding of object-oriented programming.
Exposure to C#/.NET and/or C++, with eagerness to develop proficiency.
Developing skills in writing and debugging code.
Ability to learn and efficiently use new programming languages and tools.
Interest in application development, ideally Windows applications.
Growing proficiency with engineering IDEs and version control tools.
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude.
Ability to use analytical thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively by email, Skype, Teams, phone, and in person.
Self-motivation, attention to detail, accountability, and professional collaboration with others.
Awareness of the importance of accurately relaying customer feedback and potential product concerns to the appropriate team in accordance with Vispero's ISO 13485 Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

Consult with others to gather information about program intent and use it to design and implement product features.
Write and maintain documentation of acceptance criteria, designs, and software changes.
Implement software changes needed to provide required functionality.
Create tests to identify errors and verify that software meets specifications.
Analyze code to identify causes of errors and revise programs.
Provide and request peer reviews in a collaborative code-authoring environment.
Review user and technical documentation written by others for consistency with program operations.
Review programs for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes.
Modify and maintain software programs written by others.
Escalate customer-reported product feedback or concerns to the appropriate team in accordance with Vispero's ISO 13485 Quality Management System feedback process.