Jr. Full Stack Software Engineer

DeWinter BH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a Jr. Full Stack Software Engineer in Foster City, CA. You’ll build and enhance internal tools, working across front-end and back-end components to support program managers and engineers.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cloud infrastructure, and hands-on learning in a dynamic team. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Python or Node.js, and AWS.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience (internships/portfolio ok).
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with React or similar Frameworks.
• Experience with Python or Node.js/TypeScript backend.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM).
• Strong Git workflows and collaboration practices.
• Knowledge of RBAC, software architecture, data modeling, and admin tooling.
• Comfort explaining technical concepts to non-technical teammates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy features across internal apps (front-end and back-end).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Enhance apps for production readiness: security, authentication, data integrity.
• Write tests, improve CI/CD, manage deployments on AWS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs using logs and monitoring tools.
• Integrate with Jira APIs, handling rate limits and partial failures.
• Document work to aid onboarding and future enhancements.
• Prototype with AI tools and turn ideas into supported solutions.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Python

AWS

Git workflows

RBAC & data modeling

Communication with non-technical teams

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Jira API integrations

Job description

Jr. Full Stack Software Engineer

Are you an early-career developer eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Join a dynamic team supporting complex cross-functional programs with your full-stack expertise. In this role, you'll work on building and enhancing internal tools that empower program managers and engineering teams to make data-driven decisions, all while gaining hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and real-world applications.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and deploy features across internal applications, including front-end and back-end components.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders to turn their needs into functional, scalable solutions.
• Enhance existing applications for production readiness, focusing on security, authentication, and data integrity.
• Write automated tests, improve CI/CD pipelines, and manage deployments on AWS.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve bugs, leveraging logs and monitoring tools.
• Integrate deeply with Jira APIs, ensuring resilience against rate limits and partial failures.
• Document your work to enable smooth onboarding and future enhancements.
• Partner with team members prototyping with AI tools, transforming ideas into supported solutions.

Required Skills:

• 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience, including internships, open-source projects, or a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with React or similar frameworks to craft user interfaces.
• Experience with Python or Node.js/TypeScript in backend development.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development.
• Knowledge of RBAC, software architecture, data modeling, and admin tooling.
• Comfort working directly with non-technical teammates, explaining technical concepts clearly.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working with AI-assisted development tools.
• Knowledge of building resilient API integrations, especially with Jira.
• Exposure to cloud security best practices.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven track record through internships, contributions to open-source projects, or personal projects.

Other Requirements:

• This position is hybrid, located in Foster City, CA, with an emphasis on collaboration and pairing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for building efficient, user-friendly systems and a proactive mindset.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills full-stack and see your work impact real organizational processes swiftly—ideal for a motivated developer ready to elevate their career.