Entry-Level Software Engineer
Benda Infotech•Chicago, IL
•$66,300 - $100,215
About The Position
Benda Infotech is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and modern development practices. This role is suitable for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are looking to build practical software engineering experience while working on real-world applications and development projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, or relevant project experience.
- Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or C++.
- Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
- Familiarity with Git and version-control systems.
- Understanding of software development and debugging practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing web applications or backend services.
- Familiarity with React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, .NET, Django, or similar frameworks.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and JSON.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Exposure to Docker and CI/CD concepts.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
- GitHub or other software development portfolio demonstrating personal, academic, or open-source projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and features.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, QA professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot application issues and identify appropriate technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and development practices.
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services when required.
- Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases for application development.
- Write unit tests and assist with integration and functional testing.
- Use Git and version-control practices to manage source code.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and development activities.
- Document technical solutions, development processes, and application changes.
- Continuously learn new technologies and contribute to improvements in development processes.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on real-world software development projects.
- Exposure to modern software engineering technologies and development practices.
- Collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
- Mentorship and hands-on experience with software development projects.
- Career growth opportunities based on performance and skill development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
