Software Engineer - Level I

About the Organization :

Founded and operated by former election officials, KNOWiNK provides a proven solution rooted in knowledge gained from our extensive experience as former election officials and from working with and listening to elections authorities across the country. We are committed to growing to meet evolving needs and helping achieve the vision of individual jurisdictions to modernize elections with best-in-class technology. Therefore, KNOWiNK is in a perpetual state of development to enhance the overall election experience for voters, and everyone involved with running elections. Our top priority is to continue advancing the election process to make voting easier for workers and voters alike.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Maintenance :

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Ruby on Rails applications and JavaScript components under the supervision of senior engineers
• Follow established coding standards, procedures, and guidelines to complete assigned tasks
• Write clean, maintainable code and tests for web application features, both backend (Rails) and frontend (JavaScript)
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with external data sources and third-party services

Problem-Solving & Collaboration :

Learning & Growth :

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills :

Problem-Solving & Communication :

Preferred Qualifications

We Offer

Location

St. Louis, MO

This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to launch their software engineering career while making a meaningful impact on democratic processes. You'll receive mentorship from senior engineers and gain hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

KNOWiNK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KNOWiNK complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

KNOWiNK expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of KNOWiNK employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.