Associate Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Associate Software Engineer

• Focus: Design, build, test, and support applications that improve the student experience

• Work style: In-office, five days per week in Salt Lake City, Utah; occasional travel up to 20%

Description

Join a team shaping the future of higher education through technology and AI. As an Associate Software Engineer, you’ll work with experienced full-stack engineers to design, build, test, and support applications that advance the mission. You’ll also gain mentorship and exposure to modern software development practices, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of software applications and services

• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and well-tested code with guidance from senior engineers

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and working software

• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement efforts

• Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps in requirements and communicate them appropriately

• Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders across the organization

• Support development, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications and backend services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field

• Recent graduate or early-career software engineer with a strong foundation in software development principles

• Practical experience with web services development

• Interest in full-stack development and learning new technologies, including Salesforce technologies

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders

• Curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset

• Ability to work successfully in both self-directed and team-based environments

Benefits

• Bonus-eligible full-time, regular role (40 standard hours/week)

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare

• Health savings account and flexible spending account

• Basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage

• Retirement savings plan and wellbeing program

• Discounted tuition and flexible paid time off

• Paid holidays and paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

• Other paid leaves, including flexible paid sick time