Junior Software Developer

Company: Classical Conversations, Inc.

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Summary

Do you take pride in doing careful, methodical work and following a clear process from start to finish? Quadrivium Services is seeking a Junior Software Developer who is patient, detail-oriented, and eager to build a strong technical foundation the right way. In this entry-level role, you'll receive structured training in company systems and development practices while contributing to web-based applications that support our affiliated companies' operations — helping them effectively serve homeschool communities and advance classical Christian education. With paired programming alongside experienced developers and a clear, predictable path for growth, this is an opportunity to steadily master your craft in a stable, well-organized environment.

Company Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses are available with tenure
• Matching 401k
• 2 weeks of paid vacation time prorated
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time/year
• 10 Paid holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Additional Information

Job Type: Full Time – Regular, Salary, Exempt

Pay Rate: $36,000 – $46,200/year

Reports to: Application Development Manager/QA Team

Department: IT

Location: Home Office – 255 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Travel: None

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a Computer Science-related field, Bachelor's preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience
• No prior software development experience required; 1 year preferred
• Basic knowledge of unit testing theory and Test-Driven Development principles
• Basic knowledge of software development, including application of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Basic exposure to web development using HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, and C# desired
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow design specifications, test plans, and directions in building applications
  
  

You'll Achieve

• Steady Technical Growth: Complete structured training in company systems and development practices, building your skills methodically over your first year.
• Reliable Feature Contributions: Contribute to feature solutions according to design specifications, delivering assigned work on schedule and to standard.
• Careful Quality Assurance: Perform unit-level and feature-level testing by established standards, maintaining high-quality code with minimal defects.
• Guided Skill-Building: Participate in paired programming with mid-level and senior developers, absorbing best practices through consistent, hands-on mentorship.
• Precise Problem-Solving: Analyze and resolve technical and application problems methodically, working through issues with patience and attention to detail.
• Dependable Documentation: Document code changes and maintain technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency the team can rely on.
• Constructive Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews and provide thoughtful, well-considered feedback to strengthen the team's overall code quality.
• Consistent Professional Development: Complete assigned training modules and certifications within established timelines, steadily building toward mastery.
  
  

Why You'll Excel In This Role

• A Structured Path Forward: This role is designed with predictable, systematic training so you can build expertise step by step, without being rushed.
• Patience Is an Asset: The role rewards a methodical, detail-oriented approach — exactly the temperament suited to steady, high-quality technical work.
• Hands-On Mentorship: Paired programming with experienced developers gives you direct, low-pressure guidance as you grow your technical skills.
• Stable, Predictable Environment: A consistent process and clear specifications mean you can focus fully on precision and quality rather than shifting priorities.
• Mastery Over Time: With no experience required to start, this role is built to develop your craft steadily — accuracy and consistency are valued over speed.
• Recognition for Reliability: Performance-based bonuses with tenure reward the dependable, high-quality work you build over time.
• Room to Deepen Expertise: Tuition reimbursement and professional development support your ongoing growth as a skilled developer.
• Purposeful Impact: Every skill you build and every line of code you write supports Classical Conversations families, homeschool communities, and the mission of classical Christian education — your growth serves a calling.
  
  

Physical Demands

Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours daily). Color vision is required for reviewing charts, graphs, and visual presentations. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

On-site at the CC Home Office in Southern Pines, NC — a climate-controlled workspace with reliable high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

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