Junior Engineer
Where You Fit In
We are looking for a curious, motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our team and help build the next generation of SugarAI software products. In this role, you will be a member of a Scrum Team working alongside experienced engineers to develop components for various products, with a focus on writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code. You will be encouraged to learn quickly, ask great questions, and develop your skills across the full software development lifecycle. Success in this role means being eager to grow, receptive to feedback, and enthusiastic about collaborating with teammates and contributing to shared goals.
This role operates on a hybrid model, with a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration at our Craiova location, specifically, working in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Impact You Will Make
Embrace an AI-assisted approach to software development, using GAI tools across all stages of the SDLC to accelerate your growth and deliver quality work
Learn and adopt team-standard GAI workflows and tools as part of your day-to-day development practice
Produce clean, readable code that follows team standards and best practices
Implement well-defined features or sub-components under the guidance of senior engineers
Write unit tests to verify functionality and support code quality
Identify and fix bugs prior to feature delivery
Participate in code reviews, both receiving and providing constructive feedback
Participate in scrum ceremonies, deliver on sprint commitments, and communicate progress clearly
What You Will Bring
Familiarity with or enthusiasm for AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) - prior experience a plus, but eagerness to learn is required
0-2 years of experience with software development; internship, academic projects, or personal projects are welcome
Foundational knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts
Basic experience with web programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or a backend language)
Exposure to version control using Git
Familiarity with unit testing concepts or frameworks
Basic understanding of RESTful APIs - consuming or building
Exposure to SQL or relational database concepts
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, sprints, standups) a plus
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or similar), containers, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus
Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time
Good communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative, cross-functional team