Associate Software Engineer

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is hiring an Associate Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise web applications and services. The role participates in the full software development lifecycle, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and uses modern web technologies, APIs, databases, and AI-assisted development tools to deliver secure and scalable software solutions.

What you'll do:

• Performs assigned programming tasks related to new development or maintenance on assigned websites or applications
• Analyzes user needs and impact to other site areas to determine technical requirements of assigned tasks
• Uses approved AI-assisted development tools, including coding assistants, throughout the SDLC to support requirements analysis, solution design, code development, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and code review
• Reviews and validates AI-generated output to ensure code quality, security, maintainability, accuracy, and compliance with organizational development standard
• Identifies opportunities to use AI and automation to improve productivity, software quality, testing coverage, and delivery efficiency
• Promotes strong quality practices by performing unit testing and providing appropriate level of support for user acceptance testing, as needed
• Follows secure coding guidelines as directed and begins incorporating basic security-by-design concepts into development work
• Demonstrates awareness of common OWASP security risks and learns how to avoid them through coding best practices and code reviews
• Maintains accurate technical documentation for assigned programming projects
• Acts as a support resource for the technical support staff to ensure that customer-reported issues are being addressed in an efficient and accurate manner
• Develops and maintains a solid understanding of the technology tools and trends and remains current in new technology developments and their potential impact on the department
• Performs other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Associate's degree in a Computer Science or technology-related field
• In lieu of degree, may consider a combination of education and related work experience
• Basic knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to offsite offices or customer sites may also be required, depending on assignment
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior PC/Internet based software or web development experience preferred

Benefits:

• Remote / Work from Home in the US
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan
• Professional Referral Program: cash payment if your referral is hired