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Junior Software Engineer

A junior software engineer writes, tests, and debugs code under the guidance of more senior developers, typically working within an Agile/Scrum team to implement features and fix bugs in an existing codebase. This entry-level role, usually held by recent graduates or early-career developers, sits within a broader engineering organization and serves as a training ground for building professional habits. Core day-to-day skills include programming in languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript, using Git for version control, applying data structures and algorithms knowledge, and steadily improving debugging technique.

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