Software Developer

Software Developer

At Bridges EXP, we hire people with passion. From forming groundbreaking ideas, to launching new technology; from lending a hand in our neighborhood, to serving our nationwide community of clients, everything we do is fueled by a team of passionate professionals located throughout the United States. If you are passionate and excited to be part of a growing, visionary company where your ideas are heard, you have an opportunity to be successful at Bridges EXP.   

How this Role Impacts Bridges EXP and its People

Bridges EXP is seeking a Software Developer to assist in the company's programming and development needs including coding modifications, maintenance and updating of software, debugging and documenting programs under the direction of the team manager.

About Us

We are not new here, but our way of thinking is. Bridges EXP is a data-management company that empowers people and organizations to use their data to reach their goals. We design innovative technology solutions for the complex problems that businesses, schools, and healthcare institutions face today. We are committed to helping individuals along their transition to and through professional life, and with that, to celebrating individuals as they forge their own, unique paths forward. We champion the individual and what makes each person unique.  

Our Campus

You’ll find much more than people working with their heads down at their desks here. We believe in communication and collaboration, and our home base reflects that, with plenty of space and natural light to inspire your best ideas. We believe in feeling good every day and we want each team member to feel their best here. This role can be fully remote or hybrid. Our campus is located across the street from Mayfaire Town Center, within walking distance of plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and hangout spots.  

Responsibilities of your Role 

• Design, analyze, and document new and existing software applications, with the detail needed to instruct others.
• Provide informed technical guidance in design discussions and translate technical concepts into accessible explanations for both technical and non-technical team members.
• Assist Software Development Manager in planning of projects, including identifying task groups, assessing effort levels, and providing delivery estimates.
• Coordinate with contracted/outsourced/partnered developers and assist or instruct them as needed. 
• Communicate effectively with team leads/managers and tester(s) during development. 
• Write clean, maintainable, and self documenting code that adheres to established company standards.
• Manage code contributions through Git, including branching, committing, and submitting merge requests.
• Participate in code reviews by providing constructive feedback and incorporating review comments to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, implementing reliable fixes and documenting changes as needed.

Job Requirements

Key Skills and Experiences

Critical:

• 2+ years’ experience in software development.
• B.S. in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, and core web technologies (HTML, XML).
• Familiarity with containerized application development and deployment workflows.

Preferred:

• Experience with Laravel and Vue.js.
• Exposure to Azure services or container platforms such as OpenShift.
• Understanding of authentication technologies (Azure AD B2C a plus).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph, Dynamics 365, or Business Central.
• Experience with or interest in Databricks or similar data platforms.

Required to Thrive at Bridges EXP

• Forge your path- Embrace pathing opportunities to help you grow the way you want to grow. Have the willingness to determine where you want to be and how Bridges EXP can help you get there. Be authentic to you- Know your strengths and celebrate them. Recognize your weaknesses and grow from them. Communicate openly about both. 
• Put people first- People deserve dignity. Find respectful ways to disagree and work together to promote radical honesty and transparency. Practice compassion toward others. 
• Act with courage- It takes courage to commit to a new idea and stick with it. We’re not always right, but we always act with courage. We make big mistakes and have big breakthroughs. Own your mistakes, learn and grow. 

Benefits of Being a Bridges EXP Team Member

• Paid training
• Full medical/dental/vision coverage 
• Tenure-based PTO accrual 
• Life insurance/long- and short-term disability coverage 
• Paid community volunteer opportunities 
• Paid holidays 
• 401K with 6% matching 
• Employee referral bonus with no cap 
• Advancement opportunities  
• Cross-training opportunities 

Bridges EXP is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.