Software Developer - Junior - MSON 1

Job Title: Software Developer – Junior Location: Toronto, ON Experience: 0–3 Years Job Type: Contract Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of application development, APIs, front-end and back-end integration, ETL/data pipelines, programming languages, and database technologies. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior developers to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-friendly software solutions. Key Responsibilities • Assist in developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining software applications. • Support the development and integration of APIs and web services. • Build and maintain front-end components using appropriate web development technologies. • Assist with integrating front-end interfaces with back-end services and databases. • Support the development and maintenance of ETL processes and basic data pipelines. • Write basic queries using SQL or other supported query languages to retrieve and manipulate data. • Work with relational databases and gain exposure to hierarchical database structures. • Apply object-oriented programming principles and use relevant third-generation programming languages (3GL). • Participate in rapid application development (RAD) activities, including prototyping and iterative enhancements. • Assist in developing and maintaining internet-ready applications. • Perform unit testing, troubleshoot software defects, and document technical changes. • Collaborate with developers, testers, business analysts, and other team members. Required Skills and Qualifications • 0–3 years of experience in software development or application programming. • Basic understanding of application development life cycles and software development methodologies. • Foundational knowledge of APIs, web services, and front-end/back-end integration. • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or comparable front-end technologies. • Basic programming knowledge in an object-oriented or 3GL language, such as Java, C#, C++, or Python. • Basic SQL and database concepts, including relational database tables, joins, and queries. • Exposure to ETL concepts, data transformation, and data pipeline fundamentals. • Understanding of debugging, testing, version control, and technical documentation. • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications • Academic projects, internships, or practical experience developing web or enterprise applications. • Exposure to REST APIs, JSON, Git, and database management tools. • Familiarity with agile development practices and RAD tools.