Position: Junior Software Developer Location: Cary, Illinois
Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for engineering excellence. We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced developers. You'll contribute to business-critical applications while helping the organization adopt Generative and Agentic AI technologies.
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Develop and maintain business applications that integrate with third-party systems
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Support existing applications and participate in new development projects
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Assist with data conversions during system upgrades
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Provide technical support to technical and non-technical users
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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements
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Support AI-assisted software development initiatives
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Review AI-generated code and recommend improvements
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Maintain source code using version control
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Test applications and coordinate with Cybersecurity
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Evaluate emerging Generative and Agentic AI tools
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Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Experience or coursework with ASP.NET MVC
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Familiarity with C#, Java, or Python
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Basic SQL and relational database knowledge
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills
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Eagerness to learn and grow
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Exposure to SSRS
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Familiarity with CMS
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Exposure to IIS
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Interest in enterprise or manufacturing systems
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Curiosity about Generative and Agentic AI
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Hands-on software development experience
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Work with AI technologies
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Learn from experienced developers
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Stable company with a 75+ year history
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401(k) match and profit sharing
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401(k) Matching
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Dental Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Account
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Health Insurance
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Health Savings Account
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Life Insurance
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Time Off
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Profit Sharing
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Vision Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.