Junior Software Engineer
Using modern software development technologies and best practices, the junior software engineer develops and maintains efficient software and firmware solutions for in-house hardware and server applications. They report to the Electrical Engineering Manager with oversight by the Engineering Team Director. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Develop and support programs in Python, Rust, TypeScript, C, C# and other programming languages for use on active and legacy projects.
- Develop front-end user interfaces with HTML, CSS, React.js, and C#.
- Perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.
- Maintain and upgrade existing systems and platforms, improving performance and stability.
- Collaborate with other engineers to evaluate technologies, user requirements and implement optimal software solutions.
- Work in a team environment with sales, management, software engineers, and hardware engineers to design unique server and hardware solutions.
- Contribute programming efforts to deliver a fully functional system and hardware solutions, utilizing Jira and Bitbucket Git tools.
- Write formal documentation and manuals for internal and external use.
- Operate in both Windows and Linux environments, particularly WSL.
- Utilize Asterisk PBX server configuration and deployment for audio routing.
- Understand and integrate Modbus communications protocol, MQTT, and ONVIF standards.
- Diagnose and resolve issues across various systems.
Skills include programming language, Python, Linux, Rust, Git, CAD software.
Top skills details include programming language, Python, Linux.
Additional skills and qualifications include:
- Bachelor or Associate Degree in Computer Science, equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
- Detail oriented and focused on quality control.
- Strong foundation in modern programming languages and development methodologies.
- Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Background with Python.
- Experience with Linux system administration, and Windows.
- Ability to learn programming languages and industrial communication protocols.
Experience level is Entry Level.
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Ripon, WI.
Application deadline is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025.
About Actalent:
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