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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for apprentice software developer in Chattanooga, TN is $91,294.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,800.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Apprentice Software Developer, you'll usually be assigned to real-world projects that match your learning level, such as building internal tools, assisting with bug fixes, or contributing to new feature development. Common technologies include popular programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, as well as version control systems like Git. You'll often work alongside experienced developers in team-based environments, allowing you to learn best practices and agile methodologies. This hands-on experience is designed to build both your technical skills and your understanding of professional software development workflows.

What is an Apprentice Software Developer?

An Apprentice Software Developer is an entry-level professional who is learning software development skills while working under the guidance of more experienced developers. Apprentices participate in on-the-job training, coding tasks, and sometimes formal coursework to build their technical knowledge and practical experience. This role is designed to help individuals gain the foundational skills needed for a career in software development by working on real projects and receiving mentorship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, individuals may progress to junior or full software developer positions.
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Software Engineer - Front End

Software Engineer - Front End

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

$115.29K - $170.35K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

As a Front-End software engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Lead the specification, design, implementation, deployment, and testing of software applications.
  • Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers.
  • Lead the development of designs and test documentation.
  • Mentor Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Technicians.
  • Recommending and implementing processes following industry best practices for developing, testing, and deploying software.
  • Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions
  • Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Serve as a technical contact for internal customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

  • You have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
  • You have 6+ years of professional web front-end software development, including:
    - Expert knowledge of the latest web standards and front-end engineering tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Components, REST API, Typescript, Node/NPM, Responsive UI)
    - Experience with localization and internationalization (i18n)
    - Be an advocate UX consistency, accessibility and empathy for the end user
    - 6+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience
    - Test Automation
  • You can collaborate in a team environment
  • You have experience in Human centered design, agile development and automation applications.
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Background check results satisfactory to SEL
  • Negative drug test result(s)

Technologies We Use:

  • Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Web Components
  • Web Framework: Lit, ReactJS, Redux, Dart
  • Web Services: REST API, WebSocket
  • Automated Testing: Cypress
  • Backend Development: C#, Golang, C++

Location

Chattanooga TN:

This position is located in Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga is a dynamic city known for its scenic beauty and vibrant community.Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains, it offers a high quality of life with numerous outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

Associate Software Engineer $84,240 - $124,461 per year.

Software Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year.

Lead Software Engineer $115,290 - $170,349 per year.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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