Software Engineer

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

tsu.edu seeks a motivated Software Engineer who recently graduated (2025/2026) to begin their professional career. Strong fundamentals, problem-solving, and a passion for scalable apps are valued in this entry-level role.

You'll design, develop, test, and maintain software, write clean code, collaborate across product, QA, and DevOps, and engage in code reviews while building REST APIs and frontend components.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; graduating 2025 or 2026.
• 1–5 years of experience including internships or projects.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C++).
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Basic knowledge of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices.
• Work on REST APIs, backend services, or frontend components.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

C++

Data structures & algorithms

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Spring Boot

Node.js

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer who has recently graduated (2025 or 2026) and is eager to start their professional career. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in programming, problem-solving skills, and a passion for building scalable and efficient applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues
• Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices
• Work on REST APIs, backend services, or frontend components
• Continuously learn new technologies and improve development skills

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Graduating in 2025 or 2026)
• 1–5 years of experience (including internships, academic projects, or personal projects)
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C++)
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Basic knowledge of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frameworks such as React, Angular, Spring Boot, or Node.js
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
• Experience working on real-world projects or GitHub portfolio