Associate Software Engineer: Grow with AI Tools

re-zoo-me; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Impactful projects

Modern development tools including AI

Innovative culture

Job summary

Applied Systems in Chicago is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to help modernize and optimize our codebase. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to reduce technical debt and deliver reliable software.

The role emphasizes learning, code reviews, and applying foundational development practices in a collaborative team. The position supports remote and in-person work with a strong focus on growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with modern, cloud-based technologies and software security practices.
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD and use cases for automated testing.
• Basic knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Eagerness to learn and grow as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development tasks focused on reducing technical debt and improving code quality, with guidance from senior team members
• Solve defined technical problems and seek support from the team as needed
• Participate in code reviews, receive feedback, and build technical skills while gaining experience with modern technologies and AI tools
• Apply foundational knowledge of software development practices, including documentation, testing, debugging, and data structures
• Maintain metrics and complete tasks in alignment with defined processes.
• Exhibit behaviors that exemplify Applied Systems’ Values in Action.

Skills

Foundational software engineering

CI/CD basics

Agile (Jira/Confluence)

Cloud-based technologies

Security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Applied Systems in Chicago is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to help modernize and optimize our codebase. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to reduce technical debt and deliver reliable software.

The role emphasizes learning, code reviews, and applying foundational development practices in a collaborative team. The position supports remote and in-person work with a strong focus on growth and impact.