Entry-Level Software Engineer

Benda Infotech; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world projects

Mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to modern technologies

Job summary

Benda Infotech is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, data structures, and algorithms, and be eager to work on real-world applications.

This role welcomes recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to gain practical experience. The position emphasizes completing the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously learning new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, or relevant project experience.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, object‑oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or C++.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git and version-control systems.
• Understanding of software development and debugging practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, QA professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot application issues and identify appropriate technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and development practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third‑party services when required.
• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases for application development.
• Write unit tests and assist with integration and functional testing.
• Use Git and version-control practices to manage source code.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and development activities.
• Document technical solutions, development processes, and application changes.
• Continuously learn new technologies and contribute to improvements in development processes.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

OOP concepts

Data structures

Algorithms

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

C++

REST APIs

Git

Version control

Debugging

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Jira

Postman

VS Code

IntelliJ IDEA

Job description

Job Summary

Benda Infotech is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and modern development practices.

This role is suitable for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are looking to build practical software engineering experience while working on real-world applications and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, QA professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot application issues and identify appropriate technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and development practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third‑party services when required.
• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases for application development.
• Write unit tests and assist with integration and functional testing.
• Use Git and version-control practices to manage source code.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings, sprint planning, and development activities.
• Document technical solutions, development processes, and application changes.
• Continuously learn new technologies and contribute to improvements in development processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, or relevant project experience.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, object‑oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or C++.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git and version-control systems.
• Understanding of software development and debugging practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing web applications or backend services.
• Familiarity with React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, .NET, Django, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and JSON.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Exposure to Docker and CI/CD concepts.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• GitHub or other software development portfolio demonstrating personal, academic, or open‑source projects.

Technical Skills

Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, C++

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs, JSON

Frameworks: Spring Boot, React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, Django

Databases: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB

Tools: Git, GitHub, Jira, Postman, VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA

Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, CI/CD

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on real‑world software development projects.
• Exposure to modern software engineering technologies and development practices.
• Collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
• Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
• Mentorship and hands‑on experience with software development projects.
• Career growth opportunities based on performance and skill development.

Equal Opportunity

Benda Infotech is committed to providing an inclusive and professional work environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business requirements.