Junior Software Engineer

Opening its doors over 45 years ago, FSSI is a leading document outsourcing company servicing Fortune 500 companies in the financial, banking, insurance and billing industries across the U.S.

We are currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer (Entry-level) to join our Software Development team in Santa Ana, CA. This position is responsible for supporting data mapping, application changes, and template updates while learning best practices in development, automation, and production support. The role is expected to follow secure coding practices, gain familiarity with FSSI workflows, and assist in resolving production issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in interpreting project requirements and identifying needed application or template changes with guidance.
• Begin developing communication skills by supporting discussions with internal teams and clients to understand application requirements and feedback.
• Learn to analyze structured input data and read record layouts.
• Perform basic data mapping exercises and assess data for completeness and accuracy.
• Make minor updates to C# applications and support integration with shared code libraries (DLLs).
• Modify or add content to existing templates using tools such as VIPP, iTextSharp, OpenText Exstream, or Quadient Inspire.
• Add data-driven variables to templates based on mapping requirements.
• Contribute to testing and peer reviews by submitting merge requests with clear change details.
• Create feature branches in Git and participate in resolving merge conflicts with assistance.
• Support production by helping investigate and resolve issues.
• Gain familiarity with how applications integrate with shared code libraries and third-party services used in document processing.
• Gain an understanding of FSSI’s production workflows, standards, and operational best practices.
• Learn and apply secure coding principles to maintain application integrity.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred.
• Internship or academic project experience related to application development or document composition is a plus.
• 2 - 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Foundational knowledge of C# and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to structured data formats and record layouts.
• Familiarity with composition tools such as iTextSharp, OpenText Exstream, or Quadient Inspire is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Git version control and merge workflows.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision required by this job include close, distant, and peripheral vision, and focus adjustments.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): When you join our team, you’re not just an employee—you become an employee-owner, sharing in the success of our company and shaping its future.
• Culture of CARE for our Employees: We go beyond traditional health and wellness programs, offering in person and virtual Care Partners whose only mission is the health and happiness of our employees and their families.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) & Roth + Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Vacation, sick leave and paid holidays – including your birthday!
• Employee Assistance & Care Programs
• Additional perks & employee award programs

Ready to grow with us? Apply today!

Hiring Pay Range (hourly paid): $24.04 - 31.25 ($50k - $65k annually)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex or gender, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.