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Junior Software Engineer Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO

As a Junior Software Developer, you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications while gaining hands-on experience with modern development tools and ...

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The Junior Software Engineer will write clean code, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with peers to implement features and bug fixes. Responsibilities : • Write clean, maintainable code ...

They are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to contribute to software development teams, modernize internal systems, and support high-level end-user training and troubleshooting. Responsibilities ...

Responsibilities As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and ...

Software Engineer, Junior

Aurora, CO · On-site

$55.29 - $79.33/hr

Responsibilities As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and ...

Software Engineer II

Denver, CO · On-site

$88K - $171K/yr

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join the teams that power our content metadata platform. The Ingestion team builds the pipeline that pulls content from partner sources and moves it ...

Software Engineer II

Denver, CO · On-site

$88K - $171K/yr

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join the teams that power our content metadata platform. The Ingestion team builds the pipeline that pulls content from partner sources and moves it ...

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How much do junior software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior software engineer in Wheat Ridge, CO is $100,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,600.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior software engineer?

A junior software engineer works on a team with more senior engineers to help design and develop applications, write code, and otherwise maintain or update a business's database. As a junior software engineer, your duties and responsibilities may vary based on what company you work for. Overall, your job is to learn from senior engineers and developers on how to be a software engineer and in what ways you can develop and utilize the technologies of the business to do so. Many junior software engineers have a little bit of knowledge about a lot of technologies but also stay up-to-date on the most current technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior software engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals, algorithms, and commonly used languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, basic knowledge of databases, and experience with development environments and frameworks are usually expected. Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help set you apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing effectively to projects, adapting to evolving technologies, and collaborating within development teams.

How does a junior software engineer typically collaborate with other team members on projects?

Junior Software Engineers usually work closely with senior developers, QA testers, and product managers as part of a cross-functional team. Collaboration often involves participating in daily stand-up meetings, code reviews, and pair programming sessions. Juniors are encouraged to ask questions and seek feedback, which helps them learn best practices and improve their coding skills. Effective communication and a willingness to learn from more experienced colleagues are key to thriving in this collaborative environment.
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Infographic showing various Junior Software Engineer job openings in Wheat Ridge, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,472 per year, or $48.3 per hour.

Junior Software Engineer

iLending

Englewood, CO

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Are you passionate about technology and eager to build software that makes a real impact? iLending is looking for a motivated Junior Software Developer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and collaborating with experienced developers in a supportive environment.

As a Junior Software Developer, you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications while gaining hands-on experience with modern development tools and practices. If you're curious, adaptable, and excited to grow your career in software development, we'd love to hear from you.

LOCATION: The position is on-site in the Englewood Office. To be considered for this position, you must be local to the Denver Area, or moving to the Denver Area. Relocation assistance is not provided.

***iLending is unable to provide VISA or OPT sponsorship, now or in the future***

SALARY & BENEFITS:

  • Base Annual salary of $75,000 - $85,000.00
  • Full-time positions are benefits-eligible the first month after 30 days of employment, which includes:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) match, Health Savings Account(HSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Program, Financial Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Design, build, and maintain solutions in the cloud for the organization
  • Partner with architecture team in designing, and delivering solutions that adhere to standards, performance, security, and compliance
  • Resolving complex business problems by analyzing and creating solutions based on industry’s best practices
  • Manage entire software development life cycle including, planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications in the cloud
  • Coordinate with the IT team to ensure the applications are working properly and efficiently in the cloud environment
  • Troubleshoot problems in the existing applications to identify and resolve issues
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Be the SME of the products the engineering organization owns
  • Be available for production support and regular on-call services

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • 2-4 years of experience in software engineering
  • 1-2 years of experience as an Azure Cloud Developer
  • Experience in working with Containers with usage of orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service)
  • 1-2 years of experience as a full-stack developer using React/Angular, .Net Core or other OOP languages
  • Experience in writing RESTful APIs in microservices architecture
  • Experience with at least one modern programming language (including but not limited to NodeJS, React, .Net C#, TypeScript)
  • Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Git and Azure DevOps
  • Reasonable understanding of some aspect(s) of network stack and network protocols
  • Understanding of major aspect(s) of computer security: network security, application security, security protocols, cryptography, etc.
  • Experience in agile methodology, scrum framework
  • Experience in one or more of the following Azure service categories:
    • App Service including Web Apps, API Apps, or Logic Apps
    • NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB)
    • Relational databases – database architecture and design (MS SQL Server, Azure SQL DB PaaS Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The noise level is moderate to loud at times and with obscene language from time to time
  • The physical exertion is moderate between work and our fun activities
  • Work is performed in an office setting, casual dress code
  • There are frequent team member and customer contacts and interactions

ABOUT US:
Founded in 2006, iLending is a national leader in automotive refinancing. Through strategic partnerships with credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions, the company offers competitive interest rates on auto loans and peace of mind products to tens of thousands of consumers each year.

iLending reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. All job descriptions inherently reflect the expectation of performing other duties as assigned when the situation calls for it. This position description does not circumvent the ‘At-Will” relationship or constitute a written or implied contract of employment.