Job Specifications
Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-funnel revenue marketing agency based in the US. We've been 9x named a Best Place To Work, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company of more than 700 FXers, that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members in 6 US offices, 20+ states, and now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While WebFX and our subsidiary companies, such as Nutshell CRM, SEO.com, and TeamAI, are growing rapidly, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!
We're looking for talented professionals to join our Ann Arbor office location - home to the Nutshell team! Nutshell is an award-winning CRM and email marketing platform, and as of 2022, WebFX and Nutshell have officially joined forces. Our teams work together closely to provide the very best products and services to our clients, and we're on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
You Might Be a Great Fit For This Position if You Have…
A Bachelor’s Degree
Successful Nutshellers in this role have majored in computer science and related fields
GPA above 3.5
(Upcoming and recent college grads are encouraged to apply!)
A Few Related Skills and Experiences
(This is an entry-level role, and experience in every one of these areas is not required - training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies you will need to know! But the following skills/experience are awesome to have, and will help get your career off to a running start:):
Part-time/volunteer/internship programming experience is a must
Development experience in web application backend languages—PHP, Python, Ruby, or something else
Working knowledge of modern software development frameworks, including server-side MVC (e.g. Symfony, Rails)
Strong background in SQL and relational databases
Background and opinions on HTTP API design—we’ve got a blend of JSON-RPC, REST, and GraphQL
Experience with unit testing and continuous integration
Any of these Signature Nutsheller Traits!
You’re passionate about web/software development - you even find yourself spending your free time tinkering and learning new technologies!
You’re committed to delivering high-quality software
You enjoy variety, and like the challenge of working on multiple projects
You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
You take direction well, but aren’t afraid to take initiative and make decisions
You see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindset
You put the customer and their goals first
You have an interest in the web and stay up-to-date on new and developing technologies
You are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethic
You’re self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things done
You have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work
You have an exceptional level of follow-through
You possess excellent time/project management skills
You work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlines
You are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills
You are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skills
If any of these sound like you, then we want to hear from you! We are committed to growing 1% better every day, and we believe working at Nutshell could quite possibly make your life 1(00)% better!
About the Job
As a backend software engineer, you’ll team up with others in various stacks at Nutshell. You can hone your skills alongside a frontend team that writes for both web and mobile in React + React Native, while you build the GraphQL and cloud infrastructure that powers our app. You’ll work with the data we store in MySQL and Solr on AWS. And with our continuous integration and rapid development stack, you’ll deploy tested, peer-reviewed code to production on your first day.
Our technology stack includes:
-PHP, Symfony, Nginx, MySQL, Solr, Gearman, and more, all running on AWS, managed with Ansible
-React, React Native, Redux, and Webpack for web and mobile frontend tooling
-Docker for local development
-GitHub for code management and review
-Continuous integration via Jenkins
What You’ll Get From Us!
As a product team
Nutshell’s product team offers the opportunity to learn from a smart group of teammates who support and drive one another to succeed. Today, our product group comprises :15 designers, engineers, and project managers. Some have decades of experience, some are just out of college with a CS degree, and a few have entered software engineering as a second career.
As a company
-Opportunities to learn and thrive in a friendly, growing SaaS business
-A commitment to an inclusive environment that supports our diverse tea
About the Company
Since 1996, WebFX has offered clients innovative digital marketing solutions to help them drive revenue for their businesses. Our team of over 600 experts crafts strategies for mid to large-size companies across the globe. As a leader in tech-powered, expert-led SEO, web design, ecommerce, website conversion, and digital marketing services, we pride ourselves on driving traffic, converting visitors and measuring effectiveness to ultimately deliver a positive return on investment for our clients.
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