Junior Software Engineer

Engineer

Full Time

Belgrade, Serbia

About the Role

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of software features across one or more of our core products. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment. You will be expected to write clean, well-tested code, actively engage in code reviews, and continuously grow your technical skills under the guidance of experienced team members.

Management

Responsibilities

Write, test, and maintain code for new and existing features across assigned projects
Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
Debug and resolve software defects in a timely manner, documenting root causes and fixes
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability
Contribute to technical documentation, including inline code comments, README files, and wiki entries
Follow established coding standards, version control practices, and deployment procedures
Communicate progress, blockers, and status updates clearly and promptly within the team
Participate in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos
Support QA and operations teams during testing cycles and production issue resolution
Continuously improve your understanding of the product, codebase, and business domain

Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
0 to 2 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects considered)
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C#, JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar)
Foundational understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
Basic understanding of software testing principles and writing unit tests
Ability to learn quickly, take direction well, and ask questions proactively
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Experience with SaaS products or cloud-based environments
Familiarity with agile/scrum development methodologies
Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic database concepts

About Proctorio

Proctorio is a learning integrity platform used by institutions and organizations worldwide to verify identity, protect assessments, and confirm that work is authentic. We have been building this technology since 2013.

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching, fully paid medical coverage, career development support, and a pet-friendly office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proctorio is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.