Jr. Software Developer

Scope of Position: As a Junior Software Developer at WinShape Foundation, you will contribute to the design and development of software solutions that support the organization's mission. You will work under the guidance of experienced team members, collaborating in a supportive and encouraging environment to develop internal applications and customer-facing services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for learning and professional growth, with your contributions directly impacting the success of WinShape's programs. 

Reports to: Senior Manager, IT Systems Lifecycle 

WinShape Foundation is a Biblically-based Christian non-profit organization that seeks to glorify God by creating transformational, Christ-centered experiences for people in every stage of life. We do this through five core ministries that each use scriptural truth to offer summer camp, foster care, team and leader development, college student discipleship, and marriage enrichment. To view our full Statement of Faith, click here. 

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that support WinShape's mission and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help define and deliver new features and functionalities.
• Write clean, scalable code with guidance, using languages such as C#, .NET, SQL, and JavaScript / Typescript.
• Support the integration of third-party APIs and work with Azure services to build robust and secure solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging under the supervision of senior developers to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve your development skills.
• Contribute to IT projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings (sprint refinements, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives, etc.).
• Write unit and automated UI tests and conduct system tests with guidance.
• Assist end users during acceptance testing.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, completion of a coding bootcamp, or equivalent experience.
• Some experience in software development (internships or personal projects included).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (experience with Azure is a plus).
• Exposure to front-end frameworks like Vue.js or React, and CSS frameworks like Tailwind is a plus.
• Basic understanding of software development best practices, including version control (e.g., Git) and Agile methodologies. 
• Experience with Umbraco platform is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability and willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Possess a coachable attitude and a desire to develop your skills as a software developer.
• Alignment with WinShape Foundation’s mission and values.