Jr. Software Developer

About Velocity Squared

Velocity Squared is a well-established, successful 15+ year-old company that operates like a startup. We are a small team with very few boundaries on our roles and we work with large clients who have some large, complex, cutting-edge, and challenging projects. At Velocity Squared, we are developers first. We use innovative processes and the latest technologies to build software solutions that solve challenges for our customers, while always making our developers’ needs a priority.

Description

Help design, build, and maintain world-class, high traffic web-based and desktop/server applications using .NET, Microsoft Azure Cloud, cutting-edge Machine Learning models, and much more–primarily targeted at the photography, image processing, and photo finishing industry.

Location

This is a flexible position. We maintain an office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and prefer candidates located within two hours of the Baton Rouge area for occasional in-person meetups, but day-to-day work can be done either in the office or remotely.

Our Expectations of You

• Develop desktop, mobile, and web applications using primarily C# / .NET, VueJS, and Avalonia based on project specifications provided by the team.
• Leverage Azure Cloud Storage, Queues, and Serverless Functions to develop image processing pipelines.
• Discover, test, and potentially train machine learning algorithms to assist in image processing and classification.
• Assist team members in supporting existing web applications using C# / .NET
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Test and debug applications to ensure they are performing as expected
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Take responsibility for your work and for successful outcomes
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field and suggest improvements to the team
• Maintain a balanced lifestyle and fully enjoy your time away from work

Technical Requirements (Must Have)

• Good attitude, curiosity about how things work, and an eagerness to learn new things
• Degree from a four year college or equivalent experience (coding bootcamp)
• 1 to 3 years experience as a .NET C# Developer (or proficient in another ecosystem and eager to learn).
• 1+ years experience building Web Solutions with technologies like ASP.NET, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or equivalent
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Note: This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field of study
• Knowledge and experience of SQL with Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or equivalent.
• Experience with Redis and/or NoSQL databases such as Mongo, CosmosDB, DynamoDB or equivalent.
• Knowledge of .NET technologies such as Entity Framework, .NET MVC, Razor Pages, etc.
• JavaScript Framework programming experience with VueJS, React, Angular, or similar
• CSS Framework experience with Bootstrap, Tailwind, or similar
• Source control experience with Git / GitHub
• Experience with Cloud solutions like AWS or Azure

Additional Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and annual bonuses
• Eligible for a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with matching contributions from day one
• Health Insurance benefits for both employee and family
• Generous vacation and holiday policy
• Fantastic teammates

If you are a motivated and skilled developer looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, please apply today. We offer competitive compensation packages and benefits. We’d love to have you join our team.

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