Associate Software Engineer

alliancedata; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Financial in Bengaluru is seeking an entry-level Associate Software Engineer to assist in implementing software based on designs, write clean, maintainable code, and perform basic unit tests. This role emphasizes active learning within an Agile team and exposure to front-end, back-end, and UI/UX components to support full stack development.

You will participate in SDLC activities, collaborate with designers and developers, and gain proficiency in at least one programming language while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent.
• 0–1 years of work experience in related field.
• 2+ years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and enhancement of financial technology solutions by implementing software based on outlined designs.
• Write clean, maintainable code under guidance and elevate if any risk to development timelines.
• Writes automation test scripts and performs unit tests to verify functionality.
• Support full stack development by collaborating with team members to design and implement software solutions.
• Develop responsive user interfaces and backend systems using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Contribute to enhancing UI/UX and gather user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively within a cross-functional Agile team to achieve project goals.

Skills

Agile Methodology

DevOps

Java

JavaScript

Azure Functions

Azure SQL

Full Stack Development

AWS Development

React.js

Angular

Flutter SDK

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Job Summary

Associate Software Engineer assists in implementing software based on outlined designs, writing clean, maintainable code, and performing basic unit tests. As an entry-level role, it involves active learning through participation in team activities and Agile practices, laying the groundwork for growth in software engineering skills and contributing to project goals. This role may involve, identifying problems that may arise from system enhancements, executing test scripts and reporting defects to ensure quality. This role supports full stack development within the SDLC, focusing on learning to enhance frontend, backend, and UI/UX components while collaborating with teams to ensure effective integration and performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the development and enhancement of financial technology solutions by implementing software based on outlined designs.
• Write clean, maintainable code under guidance and elevate if any risk to development timelines. Provide technical on-call support and respond to incident inquiries as needed. - (15%)
• Writes automation test scripts and performs unit tests to verify functionality and identify issues. Participate in peer code reviews to understand compliance with standards and learn best practices. Contribute ideas during team meetings to help improve application quality and efficiency. Learns and develops an understanding of all of the components and functionality of the system and framework. - (15%)
• Support full stack development projects by collaborating with team members to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Learn to integrate components effectively and gain understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). - (15%)
• Develop responsive user interfaces and backend systems using modern frameworks and technologies. Follow best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, and assist in troubleshooting software issues. - (15%)
• Contribute to enhancing user interfaces by applying UI/UX design principles. Work with designers and developers to ensure user-friendly and visually appealing experiences. Help gather and analyze user feedback for continuous improvement of software usability. - (15%)
• Work collaboratively within a cross-functional Agile team, focusing on communication and teamwork to achieve project goals. Engage with team members to learn processes and tools while seeking feedback from peers and mentors to enhance technical and business knowledge. - (15%)
• Gain proficiency in at least one programming language. Contribute to the development or maintenance of foundational components for financial applications and actively enhance technical knowledge through training and hands‑on learning. - (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 0-1 years of work experience in related field (Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in related field (Software Development Life Cycle across Full Stack, Frontend and Backend Development and UI / UX engineering).

Skills

• Agile Methodology
• DevOps
• Java
• JavaScript
• Microsoft Azure Functions
• Microsoft Azure SQL
• Full Stack Development
• AWS Development
• React.js
• Angular
• Flutter Software Development Kit (SDK)

Reports To : Manager and above

Direct Reports : 0

Work Environment Normal office environment, hybrid. On‑call rotation to include evenings or weekends.

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial®

At Bread Financial, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We've been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we're proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled-both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home a