About the Role
INVEXOS is seeking a Junior Full-Stack Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You'll work closely with our mid-level and senior engineers to build business-critical systems including AI/ML, CRM, financial data integration, and reporting platforms. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience building real products that directly impact our business operations.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
What You'll Do
- Feature Development: Build new features across our tech stack, from database to UI, under the guidance of senior engineers
- API Integration: Help integrate third-party services and ERP systems into our platform
- Bug Fixes & Maintenance: Troubleshoot issues, write tests, and improve existing codebases
- Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality
- Database Work: Write queries, design schemas, and optimize database performance with mentorship
- Collaborate: Work directly with product and business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a reputable university OR
- Experience: 1-3 years of professional software development experience at a top-tier tech company (Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Stripe, etc.)
- Programming Fundamentals: Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Full-Stack Basics: Experience with at least one backend language (Python, Node.js, or Go) and React (preferred) or similar frontend frameworks (Vue.js, Angular)
- Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQL, relational database concepts, and familiarity with NoSQL databases.
- Version Control: Comfortable with Git and collaborative development workflows
What We Value
- Fast Learner: Ability to pick up new technologies and concepts quickly
- Self-Starter: Proactive about asking questions and seeking solutions
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to Detail: Pride in writing clean, well-tested code
- Growth Mindset: Eager to receive feedback and continuously improve
Nice to Have
- Internship or project experience with business applications (CRM, ERP, SaaS)
- Understanding of API design and REST principles
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with financial data or accounting concepts
- Previous startup experience
What You'll Learn
Working at INVEXOS, you'll gain experience with:
- Building scalable AI-enabled backend systems and APIs
- Designing databases for complex business workflows
- Integrating external APIs and third-party services
- Writing production-quality code with proper testing
- Working in an agile, fast-paced startup environment
- Understanding how technical decisions impact business outcomes
Mentorship & Growth
- Direct Mentorship: Work closely with our mid-level and senior engineers who will provide regular guidance and code reviews
- Real Responsibility: Own features end-to-end (with support) rather than just fixing bugs
- Learning Budget: Resources for courses, books, and conferences to accelerate your growth
- Clear Path: Opportunity to advance to mid-level engineer as you demonstrate growing independence
Work Arrangement
- Location: Chicago, IL (required - no remote)
- Schedule: 3-4 days a week required in-office (Gold Coast/River North Chicago) for collaboration and mentorship
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 based on experience and background
- Equity: Equity stake in a growing company
What We're Building
You'll be working on systems that include:
- Business applications that drive PE operations
- Relationship management tools
- Financial data integration and reporting platforms
This isn't about building trivial features—you'll work on real, complex problems that matter to the business.
Our Culture
- Small Team: Everyone's contribution matters and is visible
- Move Fast: We ship quickly and iterate based on feedback
- Learn by Doing: We believe the best way to grow is by building real things
- High Standards: We care about code quality, but we also ship and learn
- Direct Communication: No corporate BS—we're honest about what's working and what isn't
Ready to Apply?
We're looking for hungry, smart engineers who want to grow fast in a startup environment. If you're excited about building real products, learning from experienced engineers, and having meaningful impact early in your career, we want to hear from you.
