Cornerstone is hiring an Associate Software Engineer for its Pune office. If you have 1–2 years of real coding experience and want to shape an AI‑powered talent platform used by more than 7,000 organizations worldwide, read on to see how you can apply.
About Cornerstone
Cornerstone builds cloud software that helps companies hire, develop, and retain people in a rapidly changing world. Its flagship product—Cornerstone Galaxy—uses skills data and AI to match learners with personalized growth paths, making workforce agility easier for enterprises in 180+ countries.
Role Overview
📌 Position: Associate Software Engineer
📍Location: Pune
⏱ Time Commitment: Full-time
You will join a cross‑functional scrum team delivering new features every sprint. Expect to own complete stories—from reading user requirements to coding, testing, and production support—while mentoring newer graduates and contributing to architectural discussions.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and enhance web applications and microservices using ASP.NET, C#, .NET 6/7, and React.
• Write clean, testable code; follow TDD practices with NUnit/xUnit; prioritize “first‑time right” deliveries.
• Contribute to solution design sessions, suggesting scalable patterns that abide by SOLID principles.
• Build and optimize SQL/Postgres queries; troubleshoot performance or concurrency issues in production.
• Create secure APIs that follow industry best practices and pass internal security scans.
• Investigate defects, produce detailed root‑cause analyses, and collaborate with global DevOps and Release teams to deploy fixes smoothly.
• Stay current on Gen‑AI trends; experiment with AI tools to boost developer productivity and enrich product capabilities.
• Document technical decisions, mentor juniors, and champion code reviews to maintain a high engineering bar.
Qualifications & Eligibility
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in ASP.NET Core, C#, Microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Good command of relational databases (SQL Server or Postgres) and at least one ORM (Entity Framework, NHibernate, etc.).
• Exposure to React (or Angular) for modern UI work; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of secure coding, OWASP Top 10, and API authentication standards (OAuth2/JWT).
• Solid problem‑solving skills—able to reason about algorithms, design patterns, and concurrency.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable partnering with product managers and UX designers.
• Bonus points for knowledge of MongoDB, AWS services, containerization, or automated performance testing.
Benefits & Perks
• Pay: Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and family, plus wellness reimbursements.
• Hybrid learning budget—use it for tech conferences, certifications, or language courses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and retirement savings options.
• Flexible leave policies, paid volunteer days, and global “Day of Rest” quarterly mental‑health break.
• Modern office with breakout zones, hackathon events, and community clubs (AI, UI/UX, Women in Tech).
• Clear skill matrix and mentorship roadmap for progressing to Senior Engineer in 18–24 months.
Important Dates
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🗓 Application Deadline: Apply ASAP
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📅 Internship Start Date: Check It Below
How to Apply
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