Junior Software Developer, 7shifts

• A degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
• Foundational knowledge of web development and databases (e.g., you’ve built and deployed a web app, worked with relational data)
• Demonstrated curiosity and drive, personal projects, GitHub repos, or self-taught skills are all great signals
• A collaborative mindset, you’re a team player who communicates clearly and enjoys learning from others
• Self-starter attitude, you know how to manage your time, ask for help when needed, and keep momentum
• Exposure to AI tooling or development (e.g., ChatGPT API, Cursor, or personal projects using AI tools)
• Interest in solving real problems for customers and improving how restaurants work

Desirable

• As a Junior Software Developer at 7shifts, you’ll play an active, hands-on role in building and enhancing our integration platform, focusing on internal integrations, data pipelines, and our public API
• You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Customer Support to deliver scalable solutions that connect 7shifts to the broader restaurant technology ecosystem
• You’ll be joining an established, supportive team of developers and an Engineering Manager who will actively guide your onboarding and growth
• Through mentorship, pairing, and deep exposure to a technically rich domain, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make meaningful contributions to the team. At 7shifts, we value simplicity, technical excellence, and ownership
• Your work to improve system reliability and drive innovation will directly support our mission: to save restaurants time, reduce stress, and help teams thrive
• We’re building an inclusive work environment that is representative of the diverse industry we have the pleasure of serving, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply
• Build and maintain integrations — Develop backend services, public-facing APIs, and internal data workflows within our integrations platform
• Design scalable solutions — Partner with your squad to architect and deploy technical solutions that connect 7shifts to external tools and partners
• Write, test, and deploy code confidently — Get hands-on with code contributions while gaining deep familiarity with our development systems
• Triage real customer issues — Investigate support-reported problems and collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration problems
• Learn via maintenance rotations — Regularly participate in maintenance windows to explore production workflows and build domain knowledge
• Engage and grow — Ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and apply new insights to continuously refine your engineering skills
• Own your progress — Embrace a steep learning curve, proactively fill knowledge gaps, and develop across a broad technical domain