Junior Application Developer

TEKsystems•Lansing, MI

15d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development and maintenance of internal and customer-facing applications. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has a strong foundation in software development and is eager to learn through hands-on experience and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience and must be willing to be onsite 5 days per week in Lansing, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (required)
0–2 years of professional or equivalent practical experience
Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript)
Basic understanding of web development concepts (HTTP, APIs)
Familiarity with relational databases and basic SQL
Experience using version control systems (Git)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Vue.js, React, or similar frontend frameworks
Exposure to ASP.NET Core / Minimal APIs
Exposure to SQL Server
Willingness to learn and improve
Attention to detail
Ability to follow guidance and ask clarifying questions
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications and APIs
Implement features based on clear requirements and guidance from senior team members
Write clean, readable, and maintainable code
Fix bugs and address technical issues in existing applications
Support the development of RESTful APIs
Implement basic validation, error handling, and business logic
Work with relational databases to read and update data using SQL
Learn best practices for security, performance, and data integrity
Build and update user interface components using modern frontend frameworks
Integrate frontend components with backend APIs
Follow established UI and coding standards
Participate in UI reviews and feedback cycles
Collaborate with Business Analysts and Project Managers during planning and refinement
Participate in code reviews and team discussions
Ask questions, seek feedback, and apply learnings consistently
Document code changes and technical decisions as needed
Write and update end-to-end test using Playwright
Help troubleshoot defects in development and production environments
Follow established processes for deployments and releases
Learn to identify and reduce technical debt over time