Junior Software Engineer

Associate Software Engineer
Tempe, Arizona
On-Site Role
$30 - $35 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join their team in Tempe, Arizona, focused on developing and supporting healthcare technology solutions that enhance health plan operations such as claims adjudication, eligibility and benefits management, provider data, member engagement, and regulatory reporting. In this fast-paced, Agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable applications that improve the healthcare experience for members and providers. The role emphasizes leveraging AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency, while providing tailored coaching, technical mentorship, and real-time feedback. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your technical skills, gain exposure to complex healthcare systems and data, and lay a strong foundation for a successful technology career.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise healthcare technology applications in collaboration with Agile product teams to support key business objectives.
• Leverage AI and automation technologies to streamline repetitive work, improve efficiency, and foster innovation and creative problem-solving.
• Gain hands-on experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and observability practices, using metrics, logs, and system outputs to monitor application health, performance, and reliability.
• Support testing, deployment, and ongoing production support efforts to ensure high-quality, reliable applications that meet customer needs and service-level expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX, DevOps, and Application Solutions, to deliver integrated and user-centric solutions.
• Utilize AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex) to accelerate coding, improve code quality, and enhance productivity.
• Design, build, and maintain automated workflows using AI-powered platforms (such as n8n, Make.com) and automation frameworks.
• Apply software engineering principles, including application development, testing, debugging, version control, and modern development practices.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, particularly in AI-driven development, to solve complex business and technical challenges.
• Contribute to open-source projects and maintain an active GitHub profile showcasing technical work, code samples, and collaboration.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in Java, .NET, or object-oriented programming (educational, internship, or professional experience accepted).
• Experience with Python programming (educational, internship, or professional experience accepted).
• Hands-on experience with application design, software development, and automated testing.
• Understanding of object-oriented and relational database design.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams, including UI/UX design, DevOps, and Application Solutions.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and experience practicing Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, or similar solutions to accelerate development, improve code quality, and enhance productivity.
• Ability to design, build, and maintain automated workflows leveraging AI-powered platforms and code-based automation solutions (e.g., n8n, Make.com, or custom automation frameworks).
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, application development, testing, debugging, version control, and modern development practices.
• Technical curiosity and passion for exploring emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven development, demonstrated through personal projects, side businesses, open-source contributions, or custom applications built outside of academic or professional requirements.
• Active GitHub profile showcasing technical projects, code samples, contributions, and a willingness to discuss design decisions, challenges, and outcomes.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies, independently research solutions, and apply innovative approaches to complex business and technical challenges.
• Preferred: Experience developing applications in Python or Go, with exposure to Java or .NET; familiarity with cloud platforms and application deployment processes; working knowledge of infrastructure and configuration management tools (YAML, Terraform, etc.); understanding of modern DevOps principles and CI/CD practices.
• Highly Preferred: Experience building solutions with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Pydantic AI, CrewAI, AutoGen, etc.); experience designing, building, or deploying AI agents, especially coding agents or autonomous workflow agents; familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, integrations, or agent-to-tool communication frameworks; ability to articulate the business value, technical architecture, and lessons learned from AI-powered projects and implementations.
• Standout Candidates Will Demonstrate: Hands-on experience building AI-powered applications beyond coursework or tutorials; development of custom AI agents, coding assistants, or autonomous workflows; meaningful open-source contributions or publicly available GitHub repositories; a strong passion for leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and improve developer productivity.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Tailored coaching, technical mentorship, and real-time feedback to support your professional growth.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and exposure to complex healthcare systems and data.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage options.
• 401k plan with company match and full vesting after eligibility.
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, and more.
• An inclusive environment committed to equal opportunity and diversity in accordance with applicable laws.
• Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.