Associate Software Engineer

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless. 

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward.  You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally.  As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration.  As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

We are seeking a talented Associate Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team focused on building and scaling innovative SaaS products. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing features that drive user acquisition, retention, and growth. You'll work with a collaborative team to turn product ideas into scalable solutions, contribute to a modern tech stack, and directly impact the success of our platform. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to grow their skills while making a tangible impact on our product's trajectory and business metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and ship new features that directly support user acquisition, engagement, and retention goals

• Build scalable, performant backend and frontend systems that support growing user bases and increasing data volumes

• Partner with product managers, designers, and growth teams to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established coding standards and best practices

• Monitor application performance, analytics, and user behavior to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement

• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from experienced engineers on the team

• Iterate rapidly on features based on user feedback and product metrics

• Contribute to technical documentation and share knowledge with the team

• Maintain and improve existing features to ensure reliability, security, and optimal user experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, etc.)

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices

• Ability to write clean, efficient code and write tests to ensure code quality

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug issues systematically

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Passion for learning new technologies and staying current with best practices

• Comfort using agentic coding frameworks (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-powered development tools) to improve productivity and code quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or contributing to SaaS or subscription-based products

• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, etc.)

• Experience with backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Go, etc.)

• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)

• Experience with cloud platforms and deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure, Heroku)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices

• Contributions to open-source projects demonstrating code quality and collaboration

• Interest in or understanding of growth-driven product development

The annual base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

$73,875.00 - $98,500.00

Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.  Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services | People Regular Staff

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

About Us

Kelly is a team of experts driven by one belief: that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless. Since inventing the staffing industry, we've spent 80 years helping people find work that enriches their lives and helping organizations build agile, high-performing workforces. Today, we operate across industries and geographies — from education and engineering to science, technology, and beyond — through staffing, outsourcing, and talent supply chain solutions designed to meet organizations wherever they are.

Together We Change Lives.

That belief shows up in everything we do. At Kelly, the right opportunity can change everything — for individuals, for businesses, and for the communities around them. No matter where you are in your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to work that matters — contributing to real outcomes, growing your expertise, and helping shape Kelly's future. We're guided by a commitment to inclusion, integrity, and each other, building an environment where your contributions are valued and your impact is felt.