Web Applications Developer - support independents and good food!

This position is a part of our hybrid workforce and works Tue, Wed, Thur in our St Paul MN HQ Office.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional web experiences? Join us and build impactful software solutions from the ground up! We're looking for a Web App Developer who thrives on transforming business needs into efficient, robust code. If you enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation drives success, this is the place for you. We have big company needs on a mid-size team.

At INFRA, a mission-driven team supports independent natural food grocers by delivering solutions that help them thrive in a competitive market. As a Developer, you?ll be key in turning big ideas into reality. From brainstorming and architecture to design, implementation, and iteration, you?ll have a hand in every stage of development. Working with our member-facing teams and partners, you?ll create seamless, intuitive applications that make a tangible difference for local businesses. This is more than just a job?it?s a chance to see your work positively impact communities.

What you will own and improve:

Software Development and Implementation
? Design, code, and test software solutions, ensuring they meet functional and performance requirements.
? Integrate with existing systems and third-party services, creating seamless user experiences.
? Adhere to coding standards and best practices, focusing on maintainability and scalability.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Communication
? Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to clarify requirements and set realistic timelines.
? Participate in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain alignment and transparency.
? Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding of project goals.

Code Maintenance and Quality Assurance
? Perform code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to improve quality and consistency.
? Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, optimizing code for reliability and performance.
? Contribute to automated testing frameworks, ensuring robust regression coverage and continuous integration.

Process Improvement and Innovation
? Stay updated on emerging tools, frameworks, and programming paradigms, sharing insights with the team.
? Propose and implement enhancements to development workflows, tools, and code architecture.
? Collaborate with peers to iterate on best practices that streamline releases and drive continuous improvement.

Key initial projects:
? Work alongside another developer and third-party development companies to build out INFRA?s core API functionality to connect INFRA?s custom web applications with our centralized data centers.
? Build out the front end web interface for INFRA?s automated retailer tools using JavaScript (Vue) and related libraries.
? Build out both backend processes and API endpoints that connect to the front-end web interface for INFRA?s automated retailer tools using Python (Django and Django REST Framework) and related libraries.
? Work with INFRA?s Single Sign-On (Microsoft Entra External ID) to expand access and permissions for our members across custom web applications.

What you already know:
? Experience: 3?5 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering production-ready code.
? Technical Proficiency:
? Solid foundation in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java, etc.). The ideal candidate will have backend experience delivering SQL database data through secure API endpoints.
? Experience with popular modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
? Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
? Understanding of database systems (SQL or NoSQL) and basic networking concepts. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft SQL.
? Demonstrated experience with broad scale technology development, including project planning, architecture, design, building, implementation, and testing.
? Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to dissect complex issues, identify root causes, and craft effective solutions.
? Team Player: Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, ready to contribute in an agile environment. Thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment and within a smaller company structure.
? Adaptability: Eagerness to learn new technologies and tools as needed, embracing change and innovation. Strong sense of urgency, accuracy, and follow-through. Able to effectively prioritize multiple projects and deadlines while consistently delivering high quality results.

INFRA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We know that diversity of identities, experiences, and ways of thinking result in stronger lives for all our members and the communities we serve. Research shows that systemically excluded communities may be less confident in applying for positions where as little as one requirement doesn?t appear to fit ? we welcome your resume and encourage you to apply.

INFRA is a mission-driven organization that strongly believes in rightful living. We provide our employees with robust technology, collaboration, professional development, hybrid work options, flexible schedules, work-life balance, and time in person with our a tight-knit team and members. Each of us receives a full suite of employee benefits including paid vacation and sick time; health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement plan; and more.? Position details Location: INFRA HQ as a party of hybrid workforce, at least 3 days/week on Tue, Wed, and Thur. Status:?Full-time exempt Travel requirements: Occasional travel (up to 5%) may be required.

Salary info: TP2 $70,000-$92,500-$115,000