Junior Developer

Cambridge Associates

. Work as part of the software engineering team designing, developing, and implementing object-oriented applications .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $81,200 - $105,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development within an agile environment, focusing on object-oriented applications, API development, and automated testing. Proficient in utilizing AI-assisted tools and adhering to security and data-handling requirements while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Software Development ExperienceAPI DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesAI Coding AssistantsContinuous Integration

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented ProgrammingAutomated TestingBehavior-Driven Development (BDD)Modern Architectural Design PatternsRelational DatabasesAPIsContinuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)DebuggingSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Lean Delivery

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationResearchFeedback Utilization

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted ToolsCloud PlatformsScrumKanbanContinuous Integration Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial IndustryRegulated IndustryData Handling RequirementsSecurity Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as part of the software engineering team designing, developing, and implementing object-oriented applications
Follow approved software development life cycle methodologies in an agile environment using Scrum and Kanban
Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
Create unit and end-to-end tests based on desired behavior with business value
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, designers, and quality assurance colleagues to understand user needs and deliver reliable, maintainable software
Develop and support applications, APIs, services, and database components
Use approved AI-assisted tools for coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and technical exploration
Validate AI-generated outputs and follow security, privacy, and data-handling requirements
Contribute to exploration and development of AI-enabled features with guidance from experienced team members
Research, experiment, and use feedback to develop and evaluate solutions
Suggest evidence-based improvements to existing designs and processes
Write automated tests, participate in code reviews, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery practices
Follow development standards and identify opportunities to improve standards and processes
Document technical decisions and application functionality and support troubleshooting after deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of software development experience
Background and experience working in the Financial Industry or similarly regulated industry
Understanding of BDD, continuous integration and lean delivery
Strong CS fundamentals
Understanding of modern architectural design patterns (REST, MVC, ORM, RDMS, etc.)
Exposure to AI coding assistants, generative AI APIs, or projects incorporating AI capabilities
Experience with APIs, relational databases, or modern front-end frameworks
Familiarity with cloud platforms, agile delivery, automated testing, and CI/CD
Examples of improving a development process or solution through experimentation, feedback, or measurement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package