Junior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Haystack as a Junior Software Engineer and contribute to impactful client projects. You will leverage your 1–3 years of experience in web or mobile application development using JavaScript platforms and libraries like React.js, React Native, and Node.js. Collaborate with senior engineers, participate in Agile Scrum, and contribute to all phases of software development, from requirements gathering to deployment. This fully remote role (Phoenix or Indianapolis metro areas) requires occasional in-person client meetings. Enhance your technical skills and gain valuable client-facing experience in a fast-paced consulting environment. Haystack invests in its engineers' growth through mentorship and on-the-job learning opportunities.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional experience developing web or mobile applications, ideally using React.js, React Native, or Node.js
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to codebases and feature delivery in a collaborative team environment
• Familiarity with Git and modern version control workflows
• Experience using issue tracking and project management tools such as Jira or similar
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage with clients and teammates to solve problems effectively
• Formal training in computer science or software development (through a degree, bootcamp, or equivalent on-the-job experience)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of web and mobile applications using JavaScript platforms and libraries including React.js, React Native, and Node.js
• Collaborate with senior engineers during client meetings to support brainstorming, discovery, and solutioning
• Contribute to gathering requirements, writing technical documentation, and developing features within a team context
• Work within an Agile Scrum framework, actively participating in team ceremonies and day-to-day communication
• Help analyze, design, and implement functional requirements for new or existing solutions
• Communicate with teammates and stakeholders about goals, progress, and timelines to support successful delivery
• Continuously build your consulting and technical skill set through collaboration, mentorship, and on-the-job experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience contributing to shipped software in a professional or internship setting
• Exposure to cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or DevOps practices
• Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development workflows
• Participation in open-source projects or tech communities