Junior Backend Engineer: Azure, APIs & AI Tools

Brooksource; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks a Junior Software Developer – Back-End Digital Services to join its enterprise retail client’s cloud-focused team. You will develop, test, and maintain back-end services using C# and .NET, build RESTful APIs, and support deployments in Azure while collaborating with product and engineering peers.

You’ll contribute to code reviews, documentation, and the use of AI-assisted coding tools. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with 0–3 years in software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE 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.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Interest in AI-enabled development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain back-end applications using C# and .NET.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations for digital commerce and retail operations.
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to deliver scalable technology solutions.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and enhancement of applications in 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.

Skills

C# / .NET

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI-enabled development interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Azure Cloud

REST API development

Claude Code / GitHub Copilot

Job description

Brooksource seeks a Junior Software Developer – Back-End Digital Services to join its enterprise retail client’s cloud-focused team. You will develop, test, and maintain back-end services using C# and .NET, build RESTful APIs, and support deployments in Azure while collaborating with product and engineering peers.

You’ll contribute to code reviews, documentation, and the use of AI-assisted coding tools. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with 0–3 years in software