Software Engineer I

Who We Are

At Robert Half, we’re driven by innovation and a passion for building technology that makes a difference. We’re looking for a Software Engineer I to help design, develop, and support applications that power our global business operations — from finance and HR systems to modern web platforms.

As part of our forward-thinking engineering team, you’ll work in an environment that values curiosity and continuous learning. We’re integrating Generative AI and intelligent automation into our development practices to enhance creativity, accelerate delivery, and improve how we solve real business problems.

You’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and grow your skills through hands-on experience in modern tools and technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and resolve basic production issues following department guidelines and troubleshooting practices.
• Provide Level I development and application support.
• Develop individual modules or components in a larger system architecture.
• Modify and/or enhance existing components of a small scale with guidance from a supervisor or senior engineer.
• Perform unit test planning and execution for own code.
• Execute integration testing within project scope.
• Design individual modules or components of limited scope in larger system designs.
• Collaborate on AI-assisted software development tasks, leveraging Generative AI tools to improve coding efficiency, generate test cases, or assist in documentation.
• Support small-scale proof-of-concept projects involving GenAI APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-driven automation within the software stack.
• Participate in continuous learning initiatives related to AI technologies, including model APIs, embeddings, and responsible AI use.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or 2+ years’ equivalent experience in a related field within a medium-to-large IT organization.
• Certifications: Microsoft Tech, PeopleSoft Tech, Java Tech, OpenSource Tech.
• Requires no previous professional experience.
• 1+ years’ experience with a programming or scripting language (C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL).
• 1+ years’ experience writing/modifying programs for small to mid-size applications.
• 1+ years’ experience administering and/or configuring an application.
• Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Basic knowledge of n-tiered architecture.
• Basic understanding of database concepts.
• Exposure to Microsoft container, Open Source container, and Java platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or Google Vertex AI) and RESTful API integration with LLMs preferred.