ETDP Associate - Software Engineering

enGen; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen seeks an enthusiastic software engineering associate for its two-year Enterprise Technology Development Program (ETDP). You will rotate across teams, contribute to scalable applications, and gain hands-on experience from idea through deployment, with an emphasis on architectural thinking and modern tech choices.

You will work in an agile environment, delivering features while learning from Principal Engineers and peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Graduated from an accredited Bachelor's (or higher) degree program within the last year.
• 3.2 or better GPA from their most recently completed degree program (prior to their start date)
• Have completed at least one quality internship in a relevant role to this position
• Active in one or more club, volunteerism effort, or other activity outside of the classroom
• Experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, C++, or Perl preferred)
• Conceptual understanding of web service technology (APIs) Composite APIs, RESTFUL, JSON-RPC, XML-RPC, and SOAP
• Experience with at least two of the following NodeJS, Oracle Database, NoSQL databases, SQL, Linux and JCL
• Ability to translate technical design documents, design mockups/prototypes and user stories into working applications
• Experience with testing frameworks

Responsibilities

• Assists and actively participates on project teams in various project roles.
• Research best practices, leading technologies, and emerging industry trends for consideration in design and improvement relating to rotations.
• Assists in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
• Takes part in analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing less complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• Writes code that adheres to coding standards set forth by the Principal Engineers.
• Performs code reviews.

Skills

Programming languages

APIs & web services

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Graduated within last year

GPA 3.2 or better

Tools

NodeJS

Oracle Database

NoSQL databases

SQL

Linux

JCL

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Company

enGen

Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the Enterprise Technology Development Program (ETDP), this role participates in a two-year, paid, early-career rotational development program within the Software Engineering track. Associates gain hands‑on experience across multiple teams while contributing to meaningful business and technology initiatives. This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team responsible for building scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. Responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of the solutions and the technical execution of products using the technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The associate and team will be involved in every aspect and part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and actively participates on project teams in various project roles.
• Research best practices, leading technologies, and emerging industry trends for consideration in design and improvement relating to rotations.
• Assists in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
• Takes part in analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing less complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• Utilizes and participates in the full system less complex development life cycle, per current Designs and creates engineering specifications for software applications and programs.
• Writes code that adheres to coding standards set forth by the Principal Engineers.
• Performs code reviews.
• Helps in story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation). Creates Tasks for their stories in Digital AI, and updates status and assignment accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Graduated from an accredited Bachelor's (or higher) degree program within the last year
• 3.2 or better GPA from their most recently completed degree program (prior to their start date)

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Have completed at least one quality internship in a relevant role to this position
• Active in one or more club, volunteerism effort, or other activity outside of the classroom
• Experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, C++, or Perl preferred)
• Conceptual understanding of web service technology (API’s) Composite APIs, RESTFUL, JSON-RPC, XML-RPC, and SOAP
• Experience with at least two of the following NodeJS, Oracle Database, NoSQL databases, SQL, Linux and JCL
• Ability to translate technical design documents, design mockups/prototypes and user stories into working applications
• Experience with testing frameworks

Preferred

• One or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to Java,
• C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, or Go
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with software applications through debugging methodologies
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
• Knowledge/background with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Web and Spring Batc
• Ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

SKILLS

• Project Delivery
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Written and spoken communication skills
• Adaptability
• Analysis
• Collaboration
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and sustain internal and external customer relationships
• Ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
• Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
• Passion for user experience and improving usability

Language (Other Than English)

• None

Travel Requirement

• 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

• Office-based

Physical Work Site Required

• Yes

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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