Junior Software Engineer

About the Role

At Waymark, software engineers build products that enable care delivery teams to support people with Medicaid benefits. As a Junior Software Engineer, you'll be paired with a senior engineer who will mentor you as you build real features and fixes from day one. You'll write code, participate in code reviews, and learn how our systems fit together.

Responsibilities

• Ship features and fixes to our messaging platform, built in Elixir
• Work through bug tickets across our stack (React, TypeScript, Elixir)
• Set up a local development environment that mirrors production
• Participate in sprint planning and refinement, managing your work in Jira
• Contribute to code reviews on GitHub and keep your team informed in standups
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product, and design on upcoming feature planning
• Work with PostgreSQL as part of our production data layer

Qualifications

• Some experience building software , through professional work, internships, bootcamps, or substantial personal projects
• Familiarity with at least one modern web application framework (e.g. React, Next.js, Phoenix, or similar)
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with functional programming
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Interest in healthcare technology and improving health outcomes
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment

Benefits

• Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth
• Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind
• Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule
• Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs
• Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth