Associate Software Engineer

Summary

Join SimplePractice, a leading health practice management software company, as an Associate Software Engineer and embark on an accelerated career path within a supportive and innovative environment. This program is designed for individuals with high potential but minimal professional engineering experience, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world projects to develop your technical expertise. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of software products. This in-person, 90-day intensive training program will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in engineering best practices, Ruby on Rails, and practical project work, allowing you to gain the skills and experience necessary to thrive in a professional engineering environment.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent hands-on coding experience (e.g., personal projects, open-source contributions, coding bootcamps)
• Foundational proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java)
• Basic knowledge of web technologies and frameworks; familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to engage with cross-functional teams
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Ability to break down complex challenges into manageable tasks, applying both creative and analytical thinking to develop effective solutions
• Ability to articulate technical decisions and reasoning in a clear, accessible manner

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design, develop, and deploy software applications, while learning from experienced engineers
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and deployment, under the guidance of mentors
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices, with an emphasis on continuous learning
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging issues in existing applications, contributing to performance improvements
• Participate in regular code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and pair programming with team members to accelerate skill development
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying new knowledge to projects as you grow professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to version control systems, such as Git, and experience with collaborative code management
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced teams
• Interest in building scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on user experience
• A passion for continuous learning, staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices

Benefits

• Privatized Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Catered Lunch
• Monthly Meal Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Wellbeing Days and Summer Fridays
• Rest & Recharge Periods
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)