Job Description: Associate Software Engineer 

SLR Better Mining 

Role Summary 

The Associate Software Engineer works under the guidance of senior team members supporting the design, development, testing, and maintenance of digital products used by SLR Better Mining. The role involves contributing to frontend and backend development, supporting system integrations, assisting with user support, and helping with data cleaning and validation where needed. 

The Associate Software Engineer works closely with more senior engineers and technical leadership, learning best practices in software engineering while delivering reliable, well-tested code. 

Reporting Line 

The Associate Software Engineer reports to the Technical Adviser and works closely with the SLR Better Mining technical and operations teams as well as other SLR digital teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Software Development & Delivery 

• Support the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications using technologies such as: 

• Elixir / Phoenix / Python  

• JavaScript frameworks (NestJS, ReactJS, NextJS) 

• Implement features and bug fixes based on clearly defined requirements and technical designs. 

• Write clean, readable, and testable code following established coding standards. 

• Assist in translating user and business requirements into technical solutions. 

• Participate in software testing, debugging, and quality assurance activities.  

• Develop basic technical documentation, including code comments and implementation notes. 

• Support deployment activities under guidance from senior engineers. 

2. System Support & Maintenance 

• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects. 

• Support maintenance of existing applications to improve stability and performance. 

• Help ensure systems remain up to date with required enhancements and fixes. 

• Escalate technical issues appropriately and document resolutions. 

3. Team Collaboration & Learning 

• Collaborate with other engineers and Better Mining project staff. 

• Take part in code reviews as a contributor and incorporate feedback. 

• Demonstrate continuous learning and skill development aligned with team needs. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Degree or equivalent training in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). 

• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript  

• Familiarity with React.js, Next.js, and NestJS   

• Exposure to Elixir/Phoenix is an advantage  

• Basic understanding of REST APIs  

• Basic knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB  

• Familiarity with Git/GitHub  

• Basic understanding of software testing and debugging  

• Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms such as Heroku and Azure  

• Comfort working in Linux/Bash environments  

• Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Role Level Expectations 

• Works under regular guidance and supervision. 

• Delivers well-defined tasks with increasing independence over time. 

• Focuses on skill development and technical growth. 

• Does not hold primary ownership of production systems.