Jr. Software Engineer

Eightelevengroup; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Retailer is seeking a Junior Software Developer for its Back-End Digital Services team in a cloud-based environment. You will contribute to APIs, microservices, and AI-assisted development within Azure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable retail solutions.

The role focuses on back-end services, cloud deployments, and maintaining high-quality code with modern engineering practices. This is an excellent entry point to grow in enterprise-grade digital services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of software development experience.
• Experience with C#, .NET, API development, and Azure Cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Git, source control, and Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain back-end applications using C# and .NET.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations for digital commerce.
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and enhancement in Microsoft Azure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues ensuring performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools to improve efficiency and code quality.

Skills

C#

.NET

API development

Azure Cloud

Git

Agile

AI-enabled development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Junior Software Developer - Back-End Digital Services (Enterprise Retailer)

Position Summary

Our client, a leading enterprise retailer, is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join its Back-End Digital Services team. This role will support the development and maintenance of cloud-based applications, APIs, and digital services that power customer-facing and enterprise retail solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about software development, modern engineering practices, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain back-end applications using C# and .NET.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations that enable digital commerce and retail operations.
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to deliver scalable technology solutions.
• Support the deployment, monitoring, and enhancement of applications within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while ensuring performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Utilize AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to improve development efficiency and code quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of software development experience through work, internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
• Experience with C#, .NET, API development, and Azure Cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Git, source control, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Interest in modern software engineering practices, including AI-enabled development.

Technical Environment

• C# / .NET
• Microsoft Azure
• REST APIs & Microservices
• Git & Azure DevOps
• AI-Assisted Development (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to enterprise-scale retail technology platforms while growing expertise in cloud development, API engineering, and AI-enabled software development.