Associate Software Engineer

About RyewalkAt Ryewalk, we go beyond solving problems - we engineer smart, scalable solutions that drive business success.Salesforce Experts – We don’t just implement CRM solutions; we tailor Salesforce to fit our client's business, ensuring seamless adoption and maximum impact.Cloud Strategists – We design and build cloud architectures in AWS that are robust, scalable, and ready for the future.Tech Trailblazers – When technology challenges stall progress, we step in, streamline, and deliver. No jargon, no fluff—just outcomes that matter.If it’s a complex tech challenge, we’re the team that makes it work.About the RoleWe are looking for an Associate Software Engineer (6 months – 2 years experience) to join our teamand grow into building robust, scalable applications that power business-critical solutions.This is an early-career role, and we have designed it that way. You will work alongside seniorengineers on real production features from day one, with code reviews, pairing, and mentorship builtinto how we work. We are less interested in how many technologies you have already used and moreinterested in how you think, how you debug, and how quickly you pick things up.If you have solid fundamentals in modern web development, enjoy figuring out why something broke,and want to learn distributed systems and cloud-native architecture properly rather than superficially,you will thrive at Ryewalk.What You’ll Do• Build and ship features in Node.js, TypeScript, and React, starting with well-scoped work andtaking on larger pieces as you grow.• Write and consume REST APIs with proper validation, error handling, and documentation.• Work with PostgreSQL day to day — writing queries, understanding schemas, and learning howto spot slow ones.• Debug production issues with support from the team, and learn to read logs, traces, andmetrics.• Write unit and integration tests as a normal part of shipping, not an afterthought.• Participate in code reviews — both receiving feedback and, over time, reviewing others’ work.• Learn our microservices and event-driven patterns by working inside them, with guidance fromsenior engineers.• Collaborate with product, QA, and delivery teammates to take features from ticket to production.What We’re Looking ForMust-Have• 6 months to 2 years of hands-on development experience. Internships, apprenticeships, andsubstantial personal or open-source projects count.• Working knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, including async/await and promises.• Experience building React components, with familiarity with hooks and state.• Comfort with SQL and relational databases — you can write joins and reason about tables.• Familiarity with Git in a team workflow (branches, pull requests, resolving conflicts).• A basic understanding of how HTTP and REST APIs work.• Strong problem-solving instincts — you break problems down and know when to ask for help.• Clear written and verbal communication.Nice-to-HaveNone of these are required. These are things we will teach you, and prior exposure is simply a headstart.• Node.js backend experience (Express, NestJS, or similar).• Python for scripting, automation, or backend services.• Awareness of software design principles like SOLID and clean code practices.• Any exposure to Docker or containerized development.• Any exposure to microservices, message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ), or Redis.• Any exposure to AWS or another cloud provider.• Any exposure to GraphQL, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, or observability tooling(OpenTelemetry, Grafana).What Makes You a Great Fit• Fast Learner — You pick up new tools and codebases quickly and are not thrown by unfamiliarterritory.• Curious Debugger — When something breaks, you want to understand why, not just make theerror go away.• Coachable — You take code review feedback well and act on it.• Ownership Minded — You follow your work through to production and speak up whensomething looks wrong.• Quality Focused — You test your own work before handing it over.• Great Communicator — You can explain what you are stuck on, which is one of the mostvaluable skills at this stage.• Fun to Work With — You bring positive energy and make work enjoyable while maintaininghigh standards.Why Ryewalk?• Real Mentorship — Senior engineers who review your code properly and pair with you, not justassign tickets.• Learn Modern Architecture Early — Microservices, event-driven systems, and cloud-nativedeployment are our normal, not a future roadmap item.• Meaningful Work from Day One — You will ship to production in your first few weeks, onsystems that carry real business load.• A Clear Growth Path — We are explicit about what moving from Associate to SoftwareEngineer looks like.• Open Communication — Ask any question. Junior questions are welcome and expected here.• Fun Work Environment — We believe great software comes from teams that enjoy workingtogether.• Flexible Work — Hybrid-friendly environment that trusts you to deliver results while maintainingwork-life balance.Early in your career and want to build things that matter? Join Ryewalk and grow with a teamthat turns complex technical challenges into scalable business success.