Associate Software Engineer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Development & Maintenance

• Collaborate with the development team to design, build, and maintain scalable applications using .NET Core or Java.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Implement new features based on business requirements and contribute to continuous improvements of existing applications.

Debugging & Issue Resolution

• Receive and analyze client-reported issues related to application performance, bugs, or functionality.
• Reproduce and troubleshoot issues in a controlled test environment to identify root causes.
• Work with team leads to apply fixes and ensure they do not introduce new issues.
• Document bug reports, resolution steps, and outcomes for reference and knowledge sharing.

Requirement Analysis & Client Support

• Participate in project meetings to understand client needs, technical requirements, and end-user expectations.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications with support from senior team members.
• Engage in discussions with QA, designers, and senior developers to clarify scope and align expectations.

Software Testing Support

• Assist the QA team in creating test cases, test scenarios, and automated/manual tests for assigned modules.
• Support execution of integration, regression, and system tests, helping identify bugs and performance issues.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) when needed, ensuring the final product meets client standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Contribute to project documentation including feature specifications, technical guides, and user manuals.
• Maintain clear and concise records of development work, changes, and test results.
• Prepare progress reports or status updates for internal stakeholders and team leads.

Collaboration & Continuous Learning

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, designers, and project managers.
• Participate in regular team stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Proactively learn new technologies, tools, or frameworks relevant to project needs or career growth.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in software development, support, or testing
• Trained or skilled in .NET Core or Java
• Good understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming (OOP), and coding standards
• Familiarity with web technologies, APIs, and basic SQL knowledge is an added advantage
• Excellent logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze complex issues and break them down into manageable solutions