Jr Software Engineer (Automation & Tools)

InductiveHealth

6d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our Applications Team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with an AI-first mindset who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and building scalable solutions. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support and enhance our application ecosystem, leveraging modern tools and technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in software development, automation, or related technical roles
• Comfort working day-to-day in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Basic knowledge of C# and .NET framework/platform
• Understanding of SOLID principles and dependency injection
• Experience with SQL Server and database concepts (queries, joins, basic optimization)
• Working knowledge of unit testing in .NET and an interest in test automation tooling and CI integration
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• A mindset focused on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
• Basic understanding of application monitoring and observability concepts (logs, metrics, dashboards, alerting).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or machine learning concepts in a practical or academic setting
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Coursework, internships, or projects involving application development or automation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Experience building scripts, tools, or personal projects that automate repetitive tasks
• Curiosity and passion for leveraging AI to enhance productivity and engineering outcomes
• Exposure to observability tooling (Application Insights, Azure Monitor, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, OpenTelemetry, or similar)
• Exposure to ASP.NET MVC or ASP.NET Web Forms and server-rendered web applications
• Familiarity with JavaScript front-end scripting in server-rendered web applications
• Exposure to unit or integration testing in .NET (xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest)

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions across our applications environment
• Support the development and maintenance of applications using C# and .NET technologies
• Write and optimize queries in SQL Server to support application functionality and reporting
• Build and maintain scripts using PowerShell for automation, deployment, and system management
• Help write and maintain unit and integration tests in C# (xUnit, Moq, AutoFixture), following the team's documented testing patterns and reusing existing test helpers
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable software delivery
• Assist with migrating our database deployment process away from a homegrown tool to Red Gate Flyway, supporting the team's transition to a modern, standardized migration workflow
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and improve processes
• Troubleshoot application issues and support ongoing system enhancements
• Apply an AI-first approach to problem-solving, exploring opportunities to leverage AI/automation tools to increase productivity and innovation
• Document processes, solutions, and best practices
• Work with DevOps to build and maintain application observability, including dashboards, alerts, and telemetry, using Application Insights and Azure Monitor to give the team visibility into application health, job execution, and integration performance.

Benefits

• Virtual first, remote organization and culture
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching
• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage (multiple plans based on your needs)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (for employee)
• Life Insurance (for employee)
• New Team Member support for home office setup

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed