Junior Software Engineer

Job Purpose
The Junior Software Engineer – Full Stack plays a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing high-quality applications that support business needs. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, deliver new features, optimize existing functionality, resolve defects, and continuously improve performance. The Junior Software Engineer – Full Stack will also stay current on emerging technologies to drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation across the stack.

Duties & Responsibilities
Application Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and reliability
• Contribute to all layers of application design, including coding, caching, security best practices, error logging, debugging, and environment configuration
• Implement RESTful APIs using .NET Core and support integration with front-end applications
• May build intuitive and efficient user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Develop automated unit tests for user stories, bug fixes, and new features
• Perform unit, system, and integration testing to ensure high-quality application releases
• Participate in code reviews and assist in maintaining coding standards, best practices, and documentation

Collaboration & Support

• Partner closely with Product, UX/UI, QA, and other engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Assist with upgrade testing, troubleshooting, and resolving defects or performance issues
• Contribute to the development of frameworks, tools, and processes that ensure maintainability and long-term scalability of applications

Compliance & Security

• Use, protect and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
• Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred
• 2+ years of software engineering experience, including full-stack application development
• Required hands-on experience with C#, NET Core, SQL Server, and relational database design
• Preferred hands-on experience with Angular (13+), JavaScript, TypeScript,
• Proficiency with SQL, including window functions, joins, CTEs, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience building APIs and working with service-oriented architecture
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and debugging techniques
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments and familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively or independently
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a high sense of urgency
• Professional, customer-focused demeanor and strong interpersonal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.