Associate Software Engineer

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas, is seeking a software engineer to contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of scalable, secure software across Vizient.

You will work with product managers, architects, data scientists, QA engineers, and other engineers to deliver small, independently demonstrable increments while applying AI-assisted development practices. Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 0-2 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Foundational knowledge of software development principles.
• Experience with Java or another object-oriented language.
• Familiarity with web development concepts such as React/TypeScript/JavaScript/HTML/CSS.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, relational databases, and Git.
• Understanding of software testing and secure coding practices.
• Ability to deliver work incrementally in small units.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications, services, APIs, and user interfaces under guidance.
• Translate requirements and designs into clean, testable software.
• Contribute to backend services using Java, Spring Boot, or comparable technologies.
• Contribute to modern web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or comparable frontend technologies.
• Develop and consume REST APIs and support event-driven integrations.
• Work with PostgreSQL and basic data-modeling and query-development practices.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, API, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in debugging, code reviews, backlog refinement, and demonstrations.
• Contribute to security, observability, performance, and reliability.
• Follow repository guidance, coding standards, and Software Factory practices.
• Seek feedback and collaborate respectfully while proving ownership and accountability.

Skills

Java

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

Git

Unit testing

End-to-end testing

Security basics

Observability

AI-assisted development

Ownership

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of scalable, secure, and user-centered software solutions across Vizient. You will work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, architects, data scientists, quality engineers, and experienced software engineers to deliver small, independently demonstrable increments while developing strong engineering skills. This role will leverage AI-assisted development practices, including structured work items, repository guidance, automated implementation, pull requests, testing, and continuous feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications, services, APIs, and user interfaces under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Translate defined requirements and technical designs into clean, maintainable, and testable software.
• Contribute to backend services using Java, Spring Boot, or comparable technologies.
• Contribute to modern web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or comparable frontend technologies.
• Develop and consume REST APIs and support event-driven integrations.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and apply basic data-modeling and query-development practices.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, API, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in debugging, code reviews, technical discussions, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Contribute to application security, accessibility, observability, performance, scalability, and operational readiness.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly and validate generated code with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Follow repository guidance, coding standards, testing expectations, technical documentation, and Software Factory development practices.
• Ask questions, seek feedback, share knowledge, and collaborate respectfully while demonstrating ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience required.
• 0 to two years of professional software engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or relevant project experience required.
• Foundational knowledge of software development principles, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms required.
• Experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language required.
• Familiarity with web development concepts and technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, or CSS required.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, relational databases, and source-control systems such as Git required.
• Understanding of software testing and the importance of writing maintainable and reliable code required.
• Familiarity with basic application security and secure-coding practices required.
• Ability to deliver work incrementally through small, independently testable units required.
• Ability to work effectively with product, architecture, data, quality engineering, and business stakeholders required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, attention to detail, and customer-focus skills required.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, integrity, commitment to inclusion, and willingness to receive feedback and continuously improve required.

Compensation

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $59,600.00 to $101,200.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

About Vizient

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.

Click here for Vizient Careers Home Page.