Jr Software Engineer (Automation & Tools)

Mission, People, and Culture

With a corporate Mission to stop disease through technology, InductiveHealth is the market leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to public health agencies. Our People come from all backgrounds and walks of life, ranging from world-class experts in epidemiology, informatics, and disease surveillance to engineers and product teams building high-performance, modern solutions. Mission People are unified around a virtual-first Culture centered around teamwork, relentless focus on client outcomes, and individual accountability.

Why work at InductiveHealth?

1. Motivation: We value initiative-takers and self-starters who want to contribute to the success of our Team and client outcomes.
2. Curiosity: Seeking to understand and comprehend is critical - we expect and encourage questions to master job duties and grow professionally.
3. Organization: We are a Team. This means we hold each other accountable and have high expectations for performance and outcomes.
4. Feedback: "Open and honest" is part of our corporate values that builds a culture of professional growth to support client success.
5. Impact: Your individual contributions will stop the spread of disease and improve individual, community, and population health outcomes.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our Applications Team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with an AI-first mindset who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and building scalable solutions. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support and enhance our application ecosystem, leveraging modern tools and technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making.

What you'll be doing in this role

• 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.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Assist with migrating our database deployment process to Red Gate Flyway.
• 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.
• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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.

What will make you stand out?

• Exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or machine learning concepts.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Coursework, internships, or projects involving application development or automation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Experience building scripts, tools, or personal projects that automate repetitive tasks.
• Curiosity and passion for leveraging AI to enhance productivity and engineering outcomes.
• Exposure to observability tooling (Application Insights, Azure Monitor, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, OpenTelemetry).
• Exposure to ASP.NET MVC or ASP.NET Web Forms.
• Familiarity with JavaScript front-end scripting.
• Exposure to unit or integration testing in .NET (xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest).

Benefits and Perks

InductiveHealth offers competitive benefits and perks including:

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

About InductiveHealth

InductiveHealth (www.inductivehealth.com) was co-founded in 2013. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we support state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) public health agencies and Federal agencies like the CDC. In 2021, we became the exclusive commercial partner of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) for the ESSENCE syndromic surveillance solution.

InductiveHealth is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.