Software Engineer

Ritchie Bros • Medford, MN

246d

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated software engineer to join our growing Developer Experience team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and contribute to building robust and efficient software systems. You will work closely with senior engineers to develop and maintain applications, contribute to our CI/CD pipelines, and help improve the overall developer experience. We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning, automation, and collaboration, and you'll play a direct role in that mission, building tools that improve Developer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience/coding bootcamp completion.
• 2-3 years of professional software development experience (internships, personal projects, or academic projects are highly valued).
• Foundational understanding of at least one modern programming language (e.g. .Net, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. ADO, GitHub).
• Basic understanding of command-line tools and Linux environments.
• An eagerness to learn about cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a curious and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and eager to learn new technologies and concepts quickly.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to writing high-quality code.
• A genuine interest in improving developer workflows and the overall software development process.

Nice To Haves

• Any exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Completed personal projects demonstrating your coding abilities.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Participation in hackathons or coding challenges.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code in [e.g., .Net, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript] based on design specifications.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Assist in debugging and resolving software defects and issues.
• Learn and apply DevOps principles, including automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Help maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, understanding how code moves from development to production.
• Work with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools under guidance to manage and provision development environments.
• Contribute to documentation for existing tools, processes, and systems.
• Assist in setting up and configuring development tools and environments for yourself and others.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Actively participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and discussions.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities, staying up-to-date with new technologies and industry best practices.
• Ask questions, learn from senior engineers, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Help improve the developer experience by providing feedback on tools and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees