Junior Software Engineer

Ann Arbor, Michigan (Hybrid)

Salary: $58,000 - $70,000

Full-Time

About Barrett Solutions

Barrett Solutions LLC delivers expert software development, AI automation, and large-scale data aggregation for clients across industries. Our reputation is built on rapid development, clear communication, and solving complex technical challenges. We create applications, agentic AI systems, and advanced data pipelines that power real businesses at scale.

We are hiring a Junior Software Engineer who wants to learn fast, work on meaningful projects, and gain experience across a full range of modern technologies.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for someone who wants broad exposure. As a Junior Software Engineer at Barrett Solutions, you will contribute to frontend development, backend systems, data aggregation pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and AI automation. You will work directly with senior leadership and gain hands-on experience across the entire stack.

This position gives you the opportunity to learn every part of modern software development while shipping production work.

What You Will Do

Full Stack Development

• Build and refine features across React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python
• Help design APIs, manage database schemas, and contribute to scalable architectures
• Support both client-facing interfaces and backend services

AI Automation and Agentic Systems

• Work on intelligent automation tools that improve speed and efficiency
• Help implement agent workflows and integrate large language model capabilities

Data Aggregation and Web Scraping

• Assist with complex scraping systems that adapt to dynamic content
• Contribute to pipelines that convert unstructured data into usable formats
• Gain exposure to large-scale data processing techniques

Cloud and Infrastructure

• Participate in deployments using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Learn how real production environments are built and maintained

Collaboration and Delivery

• Work closely with senior engineers to implement high-quality solutions
• Participate in rapid iteration cycles with tight feedback loops
• Communicate progress clearly and contribute to a predictable development process

Why This Role Is Unique

Most junior roles restrict you to either frontend or backend work. At Barrett Solutions, you will be able to touch every technical area, including frontend development, backend engineering, database design, AI and automation, data scraping and aggregation, cloud infrastructure, DevOps processes, API development, and architecture fundamentals.

You will gain end-to-end exposure to how real products are designed, built, deployed, and supported.

What We Are Looking For

• Profesional Experience working on a software team
• Solid foundation in JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with React or a similar framework
• Backend skills with Node.js or Python
• Curiosity about AI and automation
• Eagerness to learn across multiple technical domains
• Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• A desire to contribute to production-quality work

Nice to Have

• Experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS
• Familiarity with web scraping or data-heavy workflows
• Personal projects that show initiative and problem-solving

Why Join Barrett Solutions

• Rapid skill growth in every major technical area
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers
• Clear communication, fast feedback, and a supportive environment
• Work that has real impact on clients and their operations
• A chance to build an incredibly strong foundation early in your career