About Us

BrightBee is an educational technology startup revolutionizing how K-12 schools engage with hourly, classified, and paraprofessional staff. We believe in unlocking the potential of every school team member, no matter where they started their career journey. Our mission is to create a future where schools thrive, and workers have the support they need to prosper and grow. As an early-stage company, we are seeking entrepreneurial people who embrace creativity, scrappiness, and the excitement of building something from the ground up.

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Position Overview*

We are seeking a scrappy and motivated Junior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our web application tailored for K-12 education. This position will collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to build and enhance features that enhance the user experience on our platform

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Responsibilities*

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components of our web application, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate user requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement and test new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across the application stack.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Diligently work to identify and address issues through testing and debugging.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in web development to continuously improve our product and development processes.
• Contribute to the overall success of the engineering team by actively participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Self-starter with a track record of proactively seeking out ways to add value for the engineering team and end users.
• Strong understanding of web development fundamentals including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with at least one modern front-end framework/library such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with server-side programming languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, or Django.
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Basic understanding of version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Enthusiasm for BrightBee’s mission and a desire to make a positive impact in K-12 education.

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Preferred Qualifications*

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT.
• Previous experience working in a startup or entrepreneurial environment.

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Compensation*

• Cash compensation package ranging from $100,000-$120,000
• Significant equity in the form of stock options.
• Health, vision, dental and other insurance benefits.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector and contribute to shaping the future of learning.

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BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year