Entry Level Junior Software Developer Jobs in Lawrence, KS

Title: Junior Software Engineer

Location:Hybrid-Olathe, KS

Salary: $75K

About PSI 

Join Us at PSI - Where You Belong, Grow, and Thrive! 

At PSI, we believe that people achieve their best when they feel they truly belong. That’s why fairness and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do - not just words, but values deeply embedded in our culture and the full employee experience. 

We’re proud to foster an environment where everyone is supported to reach their full potential. From your first day through every step of your journey with us, you’ll feel the difference in how we work, grow, and succeed together. 

What You Can Expect From Us - We know that great work starts with feeling valued. That’s why we’ve benchmarked all our roles against local market rates and why you’ll always see salary details in our job postings. We believe in transparency, and we want you to feel confident that your next move aligns with your expectations. 

About the Role 

The Junior Software Engineer role at PSI is an entry-level position designed to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of PSI’s technology platforms. Junior Software Engineers focus on report creation, data accuracy, system maintenance, and foundational software engineering tasks while building core technical skills. Working closely with Software Engineers, QA, Product Managers, and other stakeholders, this role contributes to the reliability, quality, and usability of PSI’s people-focused technology solutions.

This is a full-time permanent role, with flexible hours around core office availability Monday to Friday. The role is performed on a hybrid schedule at our headquarters located at 18000 W 105th St. Olathe, KS 66061, with occasional travel for meetings, events and workshops.

Role Responsibilities 

Reporting & Data Support:

• Create, maintain, and enhance standard and ad-hoc reports to support business and operational needs.
• Validate data accuracy and completeness across reports and systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting report discrepancies and data issues.
• Document report logic, data sources, and usage guidelines.

Application & System Support:

• Support existing web applications by performing minor enhancements, bug fixes, and configuration updates.
• Assist with routine system maintenance tasks, including monitoring and basic issue resolution.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers with clear documentation and analysis.

Software Development Fundamentals:

• Contribute code to existing applications under guidance, following established standards and best practices.
• Assist with testing activities, including unit testing and regression testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Review and analyze requirements and translate them into well-defined technical tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0–2 years of experience in a software engineering, reporting, or technical support role.
• Hands-on experience with modern software development languages and front-end technologies, e.g. Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, Spring MVC, .net, Go, React, Angular, CSS, HTML etc.

Benefits & Culture 

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, your future, and your sense of purpose:   

• Retirement Benefits: 401(k), pension, or country-specific retirement plans with employer contributions 
• Generous Time Off: Enhanced paid time off/annual leave policies 
• Health & Wellbeing Coverage: Medical insurance tailored to your region, plus: 
• US: Dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance 
• UK: Medical cashback plan including dental, vision, and income protection 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (US) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support whenever you need it 
• Work-Life Balance: We understand life happens outside of work, and we fully support flexibility 
• Wellness Culture: Regular global wellness initiatives to help you stay healthy and inspired 
• Future Planning: Tools and support to help you grow personally and professionally 
• Giving Back: Enjoy a Volunteer Day each year and opportunities to support our communities and industry 

 At PSI, we’re more than just a workplace - we’re a global team driven by shared values and real impact. If you're ready to be part of a company that’s committed to your growth and well-being, we’d love to hear from you.