Jr. Software Developer

Pittsburgh Steelers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join their Technology Department. This full stack developer role will support maintenance and development of proprietary software systems, directly working with NFL and statistical data sets.

The ideal candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with experience in backend languages like Java or C#. Responsibilities include designing and testing web applications as well as maintaining SQL databases.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience with SQL and RDBMS.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented programming and software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test web applications.
• Assist front office staff when application issues occur.
• Debug and remediate issues as they arise.
• Maintain and develop SQL databases.
• Help develop new features as requirements change.

Skills

Proficiency with backend languages (Java or C#)

Experience with SQL and RDBMS (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle)

Knowledge of web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript)

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDEs (Visual Studio, VS Code)

Job description

The Junior Software Developer will be supporting the Steelers Technology Department in the maintenance and development of proprietary software systems. The position is for a full stack developer and will work directly with NFL and statistical data sets with our in‑house Lead Developer and implement a variety of systems, tools, automation, and data flow processes. This is a FT onsite position with regular office hours M‑F

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test web applications.
• Assist front office staff when issues occur in the applications.
• Debug and remediate issues as they arise.
• Maintain and develop SQL databases
• Help develop new features and functionality as requirements change

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Basic proficiency with backend languages such as Java or C#
• 0‑3 years’ experience with SQL and RDBMS (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience with IDEs such as Visual Studio or VS code
• General knowledge of web technologies and experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Knowledge of version control specifically Git
• Understanding of Object‑Oriented programming and the software development lifecycle
• Communication skills, particularly non‑technical conversations
• Experience with Windows environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience using front‑end frameworks and libraries such as Angular, Vue, or React
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Basic knowledge of design patterns such as dependency injection
• Previous experience with basic UI design and the use of CSS
• Strong SQL skillsAdvanced understanding of the game of football preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.