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Join LINQ as a Junior Software Engineer in our Research & Development department, where you will contribute to creating innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software applications, focusing on design, implementation, and REST API development, while ensuring timely completion of projects.

Skills: Understanding of object-oriented programming and experience with web technologies such as JavaScript frameworks (React or Angular) and relational databases, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications: A degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience, with a foundational knowledge of software development practices and tools.

Location: This position is based in Austin, TX, with less than 10% travel required.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $65,000 - $85,000.

About The Team: 

LINQ’s Research & Development department is dedicated to driving innovation and continuous improvement across Payments, Nutrition, or Platform teams. Focused on exploring new technologies, optimizing systems, and developing forward thinking solutions, this team plays a critical role in shaping the future of LINQ. Through collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and rigorous testing, they ensure LINQ’s software remains cutting-edge, efficient, and aligned with the evolving needs of our customers. 

About The Role:

As a Junior Engineer at LINQ, you will work as a member of a cross-functional team to deliver business critical applications of high function and technical quality. You will be responsible for working closely with the product owners and quality assurance to create software that fulfills business needs. You are capable of quickly learning new business domains as well as working in a team environment. You are passionate about delivering high quality, maintainable software to the business.

Primary Objectives:

• Technical Excellence - A passion for creating cutting edge software through application of best engineering practices 
• Continuous Improvement - A self-driven desire to find better ways to accomplish things 
• Teamwork - A commitment to working as part of a team to achieve optimal results

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience writing software learned via classwork or applicable projects
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, etc, or equivalent working experience
• Understanding of relational and/or non-relational database systems
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experience or knowledge in creating applications using the following technologies
• Experience with a JavaScript framework such as React or Angular
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Collaborate with teams to clarify design and implementation while meeting project needs
• Collaborate with other developers and architects (when appropriate) to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability and scalability
• Complete projects/tasks in a timely fashion while meeting sprint goals and commitments
• Microsoft SQL Server
• ASPX pages
• Design and implementation of REST APIs
• REST APIs
• Developing software in an object-oriented language such as C# or Java
• Understanding the use of pull requests and peer code review

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 10%