Associate Software Engineer

Alianza; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

Mentorship program

Hackathons & conferences

Flexible work arrangements

Generous holidays

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

Alianza is seeking a motivated graduate Software Engineer to join our team as an Associate Software Engineer. You will build a strong foundation in software engineering while contributing to meaningful projects that serve millions of users worldwide.

You'll work with experienced engineers who mentor and tailor a learning path to your needs, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and maintain high quality and availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.
• Interest in learning and applying AI-assisted tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug high-quality code across a diverse tech stack.
• Solve problems in languages ranging from Rust/C/C++ to Java/JavaScript and Python.
• Work with AI models to boost productivity and outputs.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to accelerate learning and growth.
• Test software against requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Take ownership of increasingly complex tasks with support as needed.

Skills

Growth mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Rigour

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Rust

C

C++

Java

JavaScript

Python

Job description

We're seeking a motivated graduate Software Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build a strong foundation in software engineering while working on meaningful projects that connect people worldwide.

As an Associate Software Engineer at Alianza, you'll work alongside experienced engineers who are passionate about mentorship and knowledge sharing, providing you with a learning path that’s customised to your needs.

We're using AI to move faster and build better, with no room for compromise in standards for quality and availability. You'll be expected to use AI-assisted tools as part of how you work and to innovate in how you do the job, as well as what you deliver.

You'll contribute to real products while developing your technical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment and a highly challenging domain: building solutions that serve millions of users whilst delivering >99.999% availability.

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and debug high-quality code across our diverse tech stack
• Solve problems in languages suited to different challenges – from systems programming (including Rust, C & C++) to application development (including Java & JavaScript) and scripting and automation (including Python)
• Work with the latest AI models to dramatically boost what you can achieve
• Collaborate with senior engineers to accelerate your learning
• Test software rigorously against requirements and acceptance criteria
• Take ownership of increasingly complex tasks with appropriate support

Learning & Development:

• Build expertise in our technology stacks and the telecommunications domain
• Receive mentorship from experienced team members
• Develop understanding of the full software development lifecycle and how to apply AI to enhance results
• Gain exposure to cloud-based architecture and scalable, highly-available systems

What We're Looking For

Key Attributes:

• Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn new technologies and embrace feedback
• Problem Solving: Genuine interest in understanding how complex systems work and how to effectively resolve problems in them
• Communication: Ability to ask clear questions and articulate technical concepts
• Collaboration: Team player who contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment
• Rigour: Commitment to delivering high-quality work precisely and on schedule

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field

We don't require prior software engineering experience – if you're a strong problem solver, we'll help you develop into a great engineer regardless of your starting point. If you do have experience, that will help you to get started faster.

What We Offer

At Alianza you’ll enjoy a great package of benefits:

• Competitive salary, bonus and equity package
• Up to 7% additional pension contribution
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Learning opportunities including mentorship from senior engineers, annual hackathons, conferences and more
• Flexible work arrangements, generous holiday policy and a great work-life balance
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture and a great office environment