Junior Software Engineer (full-stack)

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide!
Why this role matters:

The Messaging team is responsible for delivering cutting-edge communication solutions across multiple platforms within Vonage.

We're currently building one of our most ambitious projects: the CHAT API solution. This new platform will unify team messaging, SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, email, and Facebook messaging
into a single offering. It will serve as a foundation across the organization and power various Vonage products.

We are a full-stack team that works end-to-end—from UI to backend. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a passion for learning and growing together. We value creativity,
collaboration, and having fun while solving hard problems.

Your key responsibilities:
Contribute to developing new features and maintaining existing systems within our messaging platform
Collaborate with experienced team members in both frontend and backend development
Learn and apply software engineering best practices (testing, version control, CI/CD, etc.)
Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and Agile ceremonies
Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues with guidance from senior developers
Continuously grow your skills through hands-on experience and mentorship
What you'll bring

Required:

1–3 years of experience in software development (professional or academic/personal projects)
Knowledge of at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python)
Familiarity with basic web development principles (frontend or backend)
Exposure to databases (relational or non-relational)
Eagerness to learn cloud technologies and modern software engineering practices
Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, global team

Experience we consider a plus:

Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) or containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD workflows
Understanding of REST APIs or microservices
Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science or related field
How you'll benefit:
You'll be joining a team of experienced engineers who love to share knowledge and grow together. This is a great opportunity to start your career in software development, working on real-world products that impact millions of users daily. You'll be supported, mentored, and encouraged to contribute from day one.
Additional benefits and perks will be shared and discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process.

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There's no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you.

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Who we are:

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today.

Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.