Junior Software Developer

WHO WE ARE

Frogslayer is a custom software development firm that rescues stalled software projects and designs, builds, and scales new software solutions for mid-market companies. We bring together strategy, design, and engineering to rapidly design, build, and scale software solutions critical to our clients' success. With a team of experienced developers, a unique approach, and a proven track record of delivering quality software, Frogslayer is dedicated to driving growth and success for its clients.

Frogslayer aims to be a top-tier talent destination for exceptional individuals who want to grow their careers long-term. Our people are committed, hard-working, and genuinely care about the well-being of each other and Frogslayer. We have been continually recognized by Inc. And Texas Monthly as one of the "best places to work" in Texas and the US.


WHO YOU ARE

You will be working as a junior developer, side-by-side with a high-performance team of software engineers. You'll have real responsibilities, autonomy over your work, flexibility over your schedule, and the opportunity to deliver software that people use and rely on every day. We don't care so much about your specific technical background. We're much more interested in knowing that you can learn quickly, apply new knowledge to solve problems, are disciplined in your work, and have an aptitude for becoming proficient in a variety of languages and tools.


This is a tremendous opportunity for professional growth. There will be constant change, but one thing is certain - you will learn more and grow faster at Frogslayer than you will anywhere else.


THE ROLE

In this critical role, your clients will rely on you to solve their most complex technology challenges and deliver measurable business results. If you're looking for real responsibilities, autonomy over your work, flexibility over your schedule, and the opportunity to deliver software that people use and rely on every day, then this is the job for you.


At Frogslayer, you'll be working on a variety of projects that include web, desktop, mobile, and embedded systems. It's not uncommon for someone to move from developing a new web application in Python over to a system written in C# or PHP. We're technology agnostic and are more concerned about creating high-impact business outcomes for our clients. For each project, we select the best tools for the job. Common technologies, tools, and libraries we use include Python, Django, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Jenkins CI, GitLab, Docker, Ansible, MVC, SPA, AWS, Azure, Web API, REST, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.


YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF:

• Currently enrolled pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Willing to work a minimum of 20 hours a week; 75% of those hours being in office
• Completed coursework in core computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures, algorithms, or objective-oriented programming)
• Hands-on coding experience beyond coursework - personal projects, class projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions
• Comfortable communicating directly with others to gather requirements, explain technical concepts, or give status updates (e.g., through group projects, tutoring/TA work, an internship, or a customer-facing role)
• You find business problems just as interesting as technical problems

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop custom software
• Develop new features
• Debug and resolve issues
• Test your work
• Research solutions to technical problems
• Communicate with clients and team leads regarding the progress of key tasks or issues

PERKS AND BENEFITS :

• Competitive salary at the national level
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible employees
• Flexible discretionary time off
• Dedicated budget for learning & development to supplement career growth
• Top-tier tools, systems, and equipment
• Paid training and conference days
• Mentorship from experienced developers
• Company-sponsored events
• Office located on a Texas A&M Bus Route