Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Kollabio is building AI-native platform solutions. We are seeking a capable, proactive Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer who operates with ownership and delivers production-ready code. You will own features from design through production, working in a focused environment where you ship real code that matters. We provide guidance and mentorship to support your growth. The responsibility—and the growth—are yours.This is a systems-oriented engineering role for someone who takes initiative, cares about quality, and builds with structure and clarity. You work with clear architectural principles and strong support from senior engineers, but execution and ownership are yours. You make pragmatic decisions, seek feedback, and improve with each iteration.AI-Native Engineering: You leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) as core parts of your engineering practice from day one—for code generation, design exploration, debugging, and learning. Beyond tool proficiency, you design and integrate AI/LLM capabilities into our products, translating AI into user value. This is modern engineering, and you will master it alongside your team.What You Will OwnDeliver backend services using NestJS and TypeScript—from design through testing to productionBuild responsive front-end components and pages using React, Next.js, or VueTranslate product requirements and acceptance criteria into clean, working codeWrite meaningful unit and integration tests that protect your code from regressionParticipate in code reviews—both reviewing others' work and receiving feedbackContribute to REST API design and documentationParticipate actively in technical discussions, sprint planning, and architectural decisionsIntegrate AI/LLM capabilities into features with senior guidanceUse AI tools strategically throughout your work—from code generation to debugging to design explorationRequirementsCore Engineering1-2 years of professional software development experience, or strong computer science fundamentalsStrong proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScriptReal experience building components and pages with React, Vue, or similar frameworksComfortable with Git, GitHub, and standard version control workflowsUnderstanding of HTTP, REST basics, and how APIs workAI-Assisted DevelopmentHands-on experience with AI coding assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) or ability to pick them up quicklyFamiliarity with AI/LLM API concepts or demonstrated interest in learning themProcess & CollaborationProblem-solving mindset and curiosity about how systems workAbility to take feedback seriously and improve based on code reviews and guidancePreferred ExperienceExperience with NestJS, Next.js, or similar frameworksFamiliarity with PostgreSQL, relational databases, or ORMs like PrismaExperience integrating AI/LLM APIs or building with language models in projectsWork experience in Agile or Scrum environmentsOpen source contributions or side projects demonstrating ownershipWhat Success Looks LikeProduction-ready code that is clean, well-tested, and follows established patternsFeatures that ship on schedule with solid test coverage and no shortcutsThoughtful pull requests with clear descriptions and openness to iterative feedbackConsistent improvement in code quality, shipping speed, and architectural thinkingGrowth into a trusted, capable engineer who operates with ownership and ships quality workWho Will Thrive in This RoleEngineers who operate with ownership and accountability for their workDevelopers who ask thoughtful questions and act on feedback to improve continuouslyIndividuals who think beyond the current ticket—about systems, tradeoffs, and maintainabilityProfessionals who see AI tools as essential to modern engineering, not shortcutsEngineers who want to grow in an AI-native environment where ownership is expected and growth is supportedAbout KollabioKollabio is a design and engineering firm that creates human-driven, AI-empowered solutions for federal agencies, GovCon primes, and commercial enterprises. We combine Experience Thinking — practical design thinking with the how-to included — with Agile delivery and continuous deployment to ship measurable value in multiple increments and with continuous feedback loops.Kollabio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.