Junior Software Engineer – Automation, Tools

InductiveHealth Informatics

Junior Software Engineer supporting automation solutions in a remote team culture at InductiveHealth. Focusing on application development and continuous improvement in public health software.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure.NETSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions across our applications environment
Support the development and maintenance of applications using C# and .NET technologies
Write and optimize queries in SQL Server to support application functionality and reporting
Build and maintain scripts using PowerShell for automation, deployment, and system management
Help write and maintain unit and integration tests in C# (xUnit, Moq, AutoFixture), following the team's documented testing patterns and reusing existing test helpers
Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable software delivery
Assist with migrating our database deployment process away from a homegrown tool to Red Gate Flyway, supporting the team's transition to a modern, standardized migration workflow
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and improve processes
Troubleshoot application issues and support ongoing system enhancements
Apply an AI-first approach to problem-solving, exploring opportunities to leverage AI/automation tools to increase productivity and innovation
Document processes, solutions, and best practices
Work with DevOps to build and maintain application observability, including dashboards, alerts, and telemetry, using Application Insights and Azure Monitor to give the team visibility into application health, job execution, and integration performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–2 years of experience in software development, automation, or related technical roles
Comfort working day-to-day in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Basic knowledge of C# and .NET framework/platform
Understanding of SOLID principles and dependency injection
Experience with SQL Server and database concepts (queries, joins, basic optimization)
Working knowledge of unit testing in .NET and an interest in test automation tooling and CI integration
Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and exposure to CI/CD pipelines
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
A mindset focused on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
Basic understanding of application monitoring and observability concepts (logs, metrics, dashboards, alerting).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Virtual first, remote organization and culture
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching
Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage (multiple plans based on your needs)
Short Term and Long Term Disability (for employee)
Life Insurance (for employee)
New Team Member support for home office setup

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Hard Skills & Tools

C#.NETSQL ServerPowerShellxUnitMoqAutoFixtureCI/CDRed Gate FlywayAI/automation tools

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailinnovationcontinuous improvementwillingness to learnteam-oriented