Junior Software Developer

About the position

CSP Labs is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join our team, focusing on automation projects designed to streamline laboratory and office processes. You will build small applications, scripts, and tools aimed at improving data automation and enhancing efficiency. Working closely with laboratory and office staff and under the mentorship of a senior engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience with diverse development tools and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and fix bugs for web applications and automation scripts
• Collaborate with lab staff to understand workflow processes and technical requirements
• Integrate APIs from platforms like QBench (LIMS), OpenAI, and Anthropic
• Handle data import/export using formats such as CSV and JSON
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, SNS) and platforms like Cloudflare and Deplyr
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing software solutions
• Work with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, and other relevant technologies
• Document technical specifications, user guides, and other necessary documentation

Requirements

• Strong interest in software development with foundational coding skills
• Experience or education in web development (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python
• Understanding of APIs, especially RESTful APIs
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) or a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technical challenges

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using APIs (e.g., OpenAI, AWS services) in projects
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Proficiency in working with CSV data and data manipulation
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies