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Junior Software Engineer

Onsite (Columbus, OH)

Contract-to-Hire

Brooksource's public sector client is seeking early-career Software Engineers to join their growing technology teams supporting critical applications and digital modernization initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, building software, and continuously learning new technologies. Candidates with experience gained through internships, co-ops, coursework, research, personal projects, military service, or other hands-on technical experiences are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications supporting business and government operations
• Collaborate with software engineers, business analysts, QA testers, and project stakeholders
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Troubleshoot application issues and assist with debugging
• Work with databases and APIs to support application functionality
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and team planning sessions
• Learn new technologies, development practices, and business processes
• Take ownership of assigned work while actively seeking mentorship and feedback

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field
• 0-2 years of software development experience (internships, projects, co-ops, or professional experience)
• Experience with at least one programming language (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, C++, or similar)
• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
• Exposure to SQL or relational databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or co-op experience
• Exposure to web application development
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience working on technical team projects
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay 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 (but are not limited to) 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.