We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our FOS products team. Reporting to a Senior Engineer or the Director of Software Engineering, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable SaaS solutions while learning from experienced team members. This role is perfect for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to grow their technical skills, learn industry best practices, and gain hands-on experience building real-world applications. You will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to support the development of features that deliver value to our internal and external customers.
- Write, test, and debug code for cloud-based SaaS applications under the mentorship of senior engineers
- Assist with application maintenance, bug fixes, and small feature implementations
- Learn and apply CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and basic DevOps practices
- Support documentation efforts for both technical processes and end-user features
- Participate in code reviews to learn best practices for writing clean, maintainable code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and contribute to project delivery
- Help with testing and quality assurance activities
- Stay curious and committed to continuous learning of new technologies and engineering practices
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent bootcamp/self-taught experience
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience. Experience includes internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
- Familiarity with at least one modern programming language such as C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
- Basic understanding of web development concepts (frontend and/or backend)
- Exposure to version control systems like Git is a plus
- Awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) is a plus
- Familiarity with frameworks like React, .NET, or Node.js is a plus
- Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, or DevOps practices is a plus
- Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude
- Passion for technology and eagerness to grow as a software engineer
ABOUT THE FOS TEAM:
The FOS (Facility Optimization Solutions) products team at CannonDesign is dedicated to delivering innovative and comprehensive software, data and AI solutions that drive business success, brand awareness and customer client satisfaction. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you will have the opportunity to lead a talented engineering team and shape the future of our technology. If you are passionate about software architecture and engineering excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent bootcamp/self-taught experience
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic projects)
- Familiarity with at least one modern programming language (C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python)
- Basic understanding of web development concepts (frontend and/or backend)
- Exposure to version control systems (Git)
- Awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Familiarity with frameworks like React, .NET, or Node.js
- Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, or DevOps practices
- Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude
- Passion for technology and eagerness to grow as a software engineer
What We Do
As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish. We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment. Learn more at cannondesign.com/livingcentereddesign.
