Application Developer - Day Shift
Gemological Institute of America
Description
The Software Developer supports the design, development, and maintenance of software applications that meet business needs. This role exists to help deliver reliable and well-tested software while gaining hands-on experience with modern development tools and practices. The position works closely with senior developers, product managers, and QA teams to learn best practices and contribute to high-quality solutions. This role provides strong growth opportunities in a collaborative engineering environment.
Essential Duties
Write, test, and maintain code for software applications under guidance of senior developers.
Assist in developing and enhancing front-end and/or back-end components.
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
Write basic unit and integration tests to support application reliability.
Help troubleshoot and resolve bugs and support issues.
Follow established coding standards, documentation practices, and processes.
Collaborate with team members in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and frameworks as needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Competencies
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.
• Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Previous Work Experience, including Leadership Experience
• 2+ years of IT experience in building front-end and/or back-end systems.
Technical / Domain Specific / Functional Experience and Knowledge
• Basic experience of Java.
• Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, NodeJS, Spring).
• Basic understanding of version control (Git) and Agile development.
• Exposure to relational databases (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
GIA or G&J Industry Specific Experience and Knowledge
• Industry experience preferred but not required.
Critical Experiences (including challenges that were overcome, proven skills, demonstrated outcomes, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, write clean code, and work effectively in a team environment.
Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.
About Gemological Institute of America
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