Company Overview
At Haystack, we build custom software products with a specialization in digital solutions for the Power and Utility industry. As Innovation Partners to our clients, we combine deep domain knowledge, a product-minded approach, and exceptional engineering to build scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software. Our mission is to deliver outstanding results while creating an experience clients love.
Position Overview:
As a Junior Software Engineer at Haystack, you'll contribute meaningfully to client projects while continuing to grow under the mentorship of senior team members. With 1–3 years of professional experience, you're expected to bring foundational engineering skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset as you help deliver solutions that solve real-world business problems. This is a great opportunity for a developer looking to deepen their technical expertise and gain valuable client-facing experience in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Location:
This role is fully remote; however, we are looking for candidates residing in the Phoenix or Indianapolis metropolitan areas . The ability to periodically attend in-person client meetings is required.
Key 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
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)
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
Join Us!
If you're passionate about learning, building digital solutions, and solving real-world problems, we want to hear from you. At Haystack, we invest in growing great engineers—so if you're ready to level up your career with hands-on experience, thoughtful mentorship, and the opportunity to impact real client outcomes, apply today!
Diversity and Inclusion:
Haystack is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
We are not able to accept applications from those not located in the US, nor to sponsor visas.
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