CONTRACT - Assoc Software Engineer

Nintendo of America creates interactive entertainment experiences through its video games, hardware systems, and related initiatives. The Associate Software Engineer will support the development and maintenance of backend services and applications for Nintendo.com, writing secure, testable code and contributing to testing, APIs, databases, troubleshooting, and the software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers.

What you'll do:

• Writes secure, readable, and maintainable server-side code for small to moderately scoped features using existing procedures and standards
• Participates in all phases of the software development life cycle (planning, coding, testing, launching), with a primary focus on coding, testing and debugging
• Builds and consumes GraphQL APIs and helps maintain and enhance existing data structures and services
• Writes and executes unit and integration tests to validate functionality and helps troubleshoot and resolve defects
• Research, evaluates and analyzes technical and design requirements under direction from more senior roles
• Works with relational databases, writing basic queries and supporting data access layers
• Participate in code reviews to learn team standards, receive feedback and improve code quality
• Documents technology changes through appropriate change control and maintains clear technical notes and documentation
• Provides support and troubleshooting for previously developed solutions with guidance as needed
• Participates in cross-functional discussions and communicates information clearly, both written and verbally, to members of the development team

What they're looking for:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience (including internships, co-ops or academic projects) in software or backend development
• Foundational proficiency in JavaScript and/or GraphQL, ability to write code that is functional and testable
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git) and collaborative development workflows
• Basic understanding of relational databases (MySQL)
• Exposure to building or consuming web services and APIs (REST and/or GraphQL)
• Understanding of core software concepts such as data structures, algorithms and the software development life cycle
• Solid verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, take direction and apply feedback from more senior engineers
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered
• This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division
• This position is not open to fully remote status at this time

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits through the employing agency
• Medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick leave
• Hybrid work in Redmond, WA with regular onsite work