Location and Travel Details: Dayton/Cincinnati/Columbus, OH area highly preferred, remote possible

Do you like seeing your technical craftsmanship come to fruition? Understanding how to work around potential roadblocks and solving those problems is critical to writing code. If finally seeing the finished product of a really cool app is exhilarating to you, we want you to know that you aren't alone! We've all been there: aggressive deadlines and squishy requirements, what's been rewarding is our ability to put the right group of smart people together to overcome these challenges and get it done. We aren't just looking for software developers to join our team. We want people that can work collaboratively within a team and help our customers solve THEIR challenges. We want clever people that are always learning, curious about the most efficient and effective way to do things while letting their passion show through in their work.

As a Jr. Software Developer, you will be expected to take a technical role within a team tasked with the development and maintenance of software in accordance with project requirements and customer needs. You will be responsible for the project's implemented solution, including architecture and documentation. You will be expected to effectively communicate within the team and outside parties of a variety of disciplines to determine requirements and design for the project, convey accurate project estimates and goals, and maintain positive and productive dialogue within the team and with project stakeholders.

Do you have what it takes?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks, such as Python and Java
• Comfortable with a variety of databases (relational, NoSQL, graph)
• Strong expertise in SQL
• Fluency in object-oriented design
• Ability to debug application code
• Knowledge of commonly used development IDEs
• Ability to analyze business/functional/non-functional requirements
• Knowledge of source control systems, tagging and branching techniques
• Experience with JavaScript, jQuery, React or other front-end JavaScript libraries a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer or software engineering, information systems or equivalent technical discipline
• Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
• Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen

A little more about us. At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we've been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, software engineering, data management, AR/IoT, and cloud development. Illumination Works is a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation-delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges, and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab.

Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.

Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.