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.