Software Analyst (Entry level)

Kelly; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Business casual dress code

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to join a product team in Johnston, IA. This W2 contract role focuses on programming, testing, and supporting applications within a call center environment.

A degree in IT-related fields is preferred, with recent grads considered for internship-like pathways. The position is onsite only with a standard first-shift schedule, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Technology or Information Technology.
• W2 contract experience or willingness to work on contract basis.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Develops, codes, configures, and tests programs in a call center-like software environment.
• Evaluates design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Onboards new features within the software.
• Analyzes assignments to define software specifications.

Education

Engineering/Technology degree

Information Technology degree

Job description

Title:

Software Engineer

Location:

Johnston, IA, 50131

Employment:

W2 Contract only (NO C2C)

Duration:

2 years

Pay rate:

$28 per hour

Shift: 1st shift (8 am to 4:30 pm) – minimal overtime

Per Manager Notes:

JOB DUTIES: Programming and internal user support, including managing and developing applications and servers, and doing data analysis.

PREFERRED:

Degree in IT related field – manager is open to recent grad candidates. If a recent graduate, would like to see an internship in a applicable field.

Work and Other Details:

• Onsite only (no remote)
• Business casual dress code
• Interview preference: Teams but will consider onsite if candidate is local
• Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position

Major Purpose:

Works on a product team alongside other software engineers and software analysts to support basic product design by writing and testing code to deliver simple to complex functionality on a defined portion of the product it supports. This is an entry level role that is designed to learn, grow in competence, and develop the most basic capability needed to operate effectively in this role. Work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation; Applies existing applications to routine problems.

Major Duties:

• Develops, codes, configures, and tests programs and systems in a call center environment.
• Evaluates and implements enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications.
• Onboarding new features within the call center software.
• Analyzes assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives.
• Executes necessary documentation, as directed, or needed.
• Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs.
• Follows industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:

• Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellence in verbal and written communication forms with emphasis on persuasive communication, tact and negotiation.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and concepts for designs.
• Ability to manage many competing priorities/requests in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (4 years or equivalent)
• Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (4 years or equivalent)

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in programming/software development. (1 - 3 years)
• Software development processes experience. (1 - 3 years)
• Participating in Agile Development (1 - 3 years)
• Experience working in an Agile Environment (1 - 3 years)