Software Engineer I (Boston, MA - US)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions in Boston is seeking a junior software engineer to contribute to development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of applications under guidance of senior engineers.

You will create unit tests, troubleshoot routine issues, document changes, and participate in Agile ceremonies, planning, reviews, and stand-ups; strong communication and willingness to learn new technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience, internships, co-op or academic projects accepted.
• Experience in a software development environment and with established processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications under guidance of senior engineers.
• Create and execute unit tests to verify functionality and quality.
• Troubleshoot routine defects and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Document code changes, tests, and technical solutions to aid maintainability.
• Participate in sprint reviews and Agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups and planning.
• Support deployment and release validation across environments.
• Monitor applications and communicate issues requiring investigation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Tools

Git

SQL

Job description

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications and services under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Create and execute unit tests to verify software functionality and quality.
• Troubleshoot routine software defects and technical issues and escalate complex issues when appropriate.
• Document code changes, testing activities, and technical solutions to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in sprint reviews, planning activities, and team discussions related to assigned work.
• Support testing and validation activities to help ensure successful software delivery.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Apply Agile development practices and established software engineering standards in assigned work.
• Apply feedback received through code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance to improve development skills.
• Support deployment and release validation activities across development, testing, and production environments.
• Monitor assigned applications and communicate issues requiring investigation or escalation.
• Support application maintenance activities and assist with resolving routine user or system issues within assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 1 year of relevant experience, which may include internships, co-op programs, academic projects, open-source contributions, or professional software development experience.
• Experience working within a software development environment utilizing established development processes and tools.
• Foundational understanding of software engineering principles, programming concepts, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Exposure to software development lifecycle activities including development, testing, deployment, maintenance, or application support.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of software testing concepts and code validation practices.
• Basic understanding of Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technical issues and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage assigned work while meeting established quality expectations.
• Ability to learn new technologies, frameworks, and development tools.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with team members.
• The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000, with a target compensation of $80,000 - $90,000 based on experience and qualifications.