What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Software Engineer position at DAKCS Software Systems and PDCflow?
Junior Software Engineer
DAKCS is a 40-year industry veteran in accounts receivable management and collection software. Collecting payments is an integral part of any business, but it can be tedious, time-consuming, and expensive. Our solutions leverage artificial intelligence and four decades-worth of data to streamline your accounts receivable process through automation and consumer self-service.
We are a small, tight-knit team that values a human approach to relationships. We provide a stable, casual environment where your voice carries weight, and take pride in a workspace built on mutual respect and genuine employee appreciation—which is exactly why we’ve been named a Top Workplace in Utah.
The Role
We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer who wants to learn fast, build real things, and ship code that matters. You'll design, write, and test software using modern tools, debug and upgrade existing services, and work closely with experienced engineers and product managers who will help you sharpen your craft. Expect to contribute production code early and take on more ownership as you grow. If you like solving problems, learning constantly, and using the latest tech to do it, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
- Research, design, implement and manage software programs
- Write test cases to ensure compatibility and stability
- Create innovative, scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions for our customer base
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
- Modify, expand and update services
- Collaborate with product managers, other engineers, and leadership
- Work with the latest tools and technologies to build exciting solutions through software
What We’re Looking For
- 1-2 years of experience working in a technical environment
- Experience with Java, React, Svelte, Php, Laravel, or other adjacent languages.
- Curiosity and a passion for software engineering
- Ability to write clean, secure, and efficient code
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Experience with AI tools ( Claude Code, Codex, Cursor etc )
- Great communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle
- Local to the Wasatch Front; live along the corridor between Logan and Provo to support our flexible hybrid schedule.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field - or 4 years of equivalent work experience
- Personal coding projects you can demonstrate
- Experience with agentic workflows
- Familiarity with how code ships, not just how it’s written
- Experience with both back and front end development
The Perks
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule and hybrid work cadence (alternating: 2 days in office one week, 1 day the next).
- Benefits - Premium medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and company celebrations.
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Personal fulfillment fund.
- Environment & Impact: A casual, emotionally intelligent, and highly stable workspace where your input directly shapes the future of the company.