Associate Degree Software Developer Jobs in Oregon

Summary

The Software Developer designs, builds, and maintains the organization's internal software applications with a meaningful degree of independence. This role takes ownership of moderately complex development efforts from requirements through deployment, contributes to application support, and partners with business analysts, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support business objectives. The Software Developer exercises sound judgment, upholds coding standards, and actively contributes to team practices and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, test, and debug enhancements or new features in business applications independently and with minimal guidance.
• Design and develop new applications based on business requirements, translating needs into technical solutions with limited direction.
• Collaborate with team members on software design, coding standards, and best practices; actively contributes to shaping team standards.
• Participate meaningfully in code reviews, daily stand-ups, and sprint planning sessions; provides constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate-to-complex bugs or production issues with limited escalation.
• Design and document solutions, processes, and technical specifications; maintains documentation for all owned systems and features.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks and proactively recommend applicable improvements to the stack.
• Serve as an escalation point for support tickets and system alerts; identifies recurring patterns and proposes systemic solutions.
• Lead troubleshooting, testing, and validation of application features within assigned areas.
• Coordinate with teammates and external partners when resolving complex issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline support processes and automation.

Key Competencies

• Uses sound judgment in complex technical situations.
• Manages priorities and commitments with minimal oversight.
• Analyzes and resolves moderately complex technical issues effectively.
• Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Raises questions, risks, and ambiguities early.
• Works independently and pursues professional growth.
• Proficient in Agile SDLC practices.

People Management

None

Work Environment

This job operates indoors with occasional travel to other locations.

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• Ability to sit majority of shift
• Work indoors

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary and may include weekends and overtime as necessary.

Travel

Local travel only

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP deployment and configuration.
• Experience with web development languages including HTML, CSS, React, Angular and Python.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and integrations.
• Familiar with artificial intelligence concepts.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Power Apps development or Salesforce Apex development
• Azure Logic and Function Apps
• Proficient with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Required Education and Experience

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript) with demonstrated ability to develop production-quality code.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and relational database design.
• Demonstrated experience with Git or equivalent version control system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full development lifecycle tasks from design through deployment independently.
• Strong problem-solving ability and effective communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar training or equivalent work experience.

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicants may be eligible for incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses.