gener8tor Looking for Junior Software Engineer at Madison, WI Full Time

Salary: $50,000 – $65,000

Description

gener8tor supports communities investing in their best and brightest via its venture capital funds and accelerator network. gener8tor is seeking a Junior Software Engineer eager to continue to learn and grow professionally. The Junior Software Engineer will work closely with the Director of Engineering to develop, test and maintain custom software solutions while also optimizing workflows and data management on critical business and productivity tools used in gener8tor’s daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple projects that require developing and/or maintaining internal and external software tools that will shape gener8tor’s technology landscape, optimizing workflows, delivering solutions and driving innovation.
• Communicate with project stakeholders and convert technical requirements into actionable steps for project roadmaps.
• Leverage technical acumen to think creatively and come up with technical solutions that solve problems for non-technical teams within the organization.
• Design, develop, and test custom software solutions by working on projects that offer the opportunity to sharpen both your frontend and backend skills. You will execute end-to-end projects following coding standards, best practices, unit testing, and industry conventions.
• Assist with documentation related to custom software, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support all technical needs related to existing platforms and workflows, including diagnosing and resolving issues related to legacy software and other business and productivity tools.
• Optimize workflows, data management, and integrations to streamline operations within currently used business and productivity tools such as Airtable, HubSpot, Google Workspace, Slack, etc.

Requirements

• Understanding of the python programming language.
• Understanding of core Django concepts, including but not limited to: models, views (both function-based and class-based), URL routing, templates, and Django admin.
• A basic understanding of core web development skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. A nice-to-have is exposure to Tailwind CSS.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to assist in debugging legacy software issues.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, with the capability to optimize workflows, setup integrations, and improve data management using various tools.
• Eagerness to learn and integrate different tools to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, creative thinking and collaboration with non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of software development life cycle, following common Agile best practices.
• A “no job is beneath me” mentality.
• Commitment to equity across race, place and gender.

At gener8tor we…

• See genius in every community. Across race, place and gender, we believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
• Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
• Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
• Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get $#!^ done!
• Strive for “that guy emailed me.” We share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.

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We strongly encourage candidates who are Black, indigenous, people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, those with previous felony convictions and others who identify as being from an underrepresented group to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the above characteristics or others protected by law.

gener8tor is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity nor any other basis prohibited by law. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained anonymously in a confidential file.