Junior Full Stack Developer

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Full Stack Developer with 1-3 years of experience, or equivalent practical experience, in front-end, back-end, and SQL/database development. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and contribute across all aspects of the development lifecycle, from coding and documentation to quality assurance and release management.

Employment Type

Full-time

Location Type

Hybrid (NYC Office)

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a software development role, or relevant projects through internships or academic work.
• Well-versed in basic object-oriented programming concepts.
• Basic understanding of the project development life cycle.
• Fundamental knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework or library (e.g., React, Angular).
• Experience with SQL/database development.
• No sponsorship required (e.g., OPT, H1B, etc.).

Responsibilities

Development & Coding

• Collaborate with senior developers to design, build, test, and deploy web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Assist in the development of RESTful APIs.
• Build responsive user interfaces with modern frameworks/libraries (React, Angular, or Vue.js preferred).
• Develop and maintain server-side logic and core application components.
• Build and support API endpoints and data integration processes using SQL.

Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for code, systems, and processes.
• Create user guides, technical notes, and release notes to support both internal teams and end users.
• Assist with project documentation to ensure all development stages are clearly recorded.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Assist in writing and executing unit tests, integration tests, and troubleshooting code issues.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to identify, report, and address bugs.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality standards and consistency.

Release Management

• Support the release process by preparing deployment packages and assisting with version control.
• Help in coordinating code deployments to different environments (development, testing, production).
• Follow release checklists and document post-release feedback for continuous improvement.

Team Collaboration & Learning

• Work in an agile development environment, attending daily stand-ups and planning sessions.
• Continuously improve your skills and stay up to date with emerging technologies.
• Actively seek guidance and participate in mentorship opportunities provided by senior team members.

Technical Support

• Provide basic technical support to internal teams and respond to simple queries related to developed systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving basic production issues under supervision.

Company Information

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.

Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.

Application Instructions

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