Software Engineer

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Community Service Network Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to design and build an internal platform from the ground up, transforming spreadsheet workflows into a scalable production system. You will work closely with leadership on high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer who can operate in ambiguity, translate complex business processes into robust data architectures, and own critical engineering choices end-to-end.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in startup or high-ownership environments.
• Strong backend development experience.
• Deep understanding of databases, data architecture, and scalable system design.
• Experience building large-scale data systems and operational platforms.
• Experience with APIs, especially Amazon SP-API.
• Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable systems.
• Comfortable working with non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can build from 0 to 1.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build an internal software platform to replace complex spreadsheet workflows
• Design and implement centralized databases and data infrastructure
• Develop scalable systems to manage large volumes of operational, inventory, shipment, and financial data
• Translate existing business logic (inventory planning, forecasting, tracking) into backend systems
• Integrate with external APIs, including Amazon SP-API for orders, inventory, and reporting
• Build internal tools and dashboards for visibility and decision-making
• Establish long-term technical architecture and engineering best practices

Skills

Backend development

Databases

Data architecture

APIs integration

Systems design

Communication with non-technicalstakeh

Tools

Amazon SP-API

Job description

Software Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience

Description

A fast-growing operations and logistics company is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to build its internal platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you will work directly with leadership to transform complex spreadsheet-based workflows into a scalable, production-grade system.

The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from scratch, and can translate real-world business processes into clean, scalable software systems.

What You'll Do

• Architect and build an internal software platform to replace complex spreadsheet workflows


• Design and implement centralized databases and data infrastructure


• Develop scalable systems to manage large volumes of operational, inventory, shipment, and financial data


• Translate existing business logic (inventory planning, forecasting, tracking) into backend systems


• Integrate with external APIs, including Amazon SP-API for orders, inventory, and reporting


• Build internal tools and dashboards for visibility and decision-making


• Establish long-term technical architecture and engineering best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience (startup or high-ownership environments preferred)


• Strong backend development experience


• Deep understanding of databases, data architecture, and scalable system design


• Experience building large-scale data systems and operational platforms


• Experience working with APIs (Amazon SP-API experience is a plus)


• Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable systems


• Comfortable working with non-technical stakeholders


• Self-starter who can build from 0 ? 1

Nice to Have

• Experience in eCommerce, Amazon FBA, or supply chain/logistics systems


• Experience with AI/ML for forecasting or automation


• Experience building internal tools or operational platforms


• Familiarity with Google Sheets/Excel-heavy environments and migrations


• Experience with cloud infrastructure and data warehousing

Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to build the core system powering a real, revenue-generating operation


• Exposure to high-scale logistics and inventory systems


• High ownership and influence over product and technical direction


• Clear path to grow into a Head of Engineering or CTO role