Junior Full Stack Developer

Giftogram is a B2B rewards and gifting platform trusted by nonprofits and Fortune 500 brands. The Junior Full Stack Developer will write, test, and debug React and PHP code, contribute to full-stack features, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams while developing through mentorship.

What you'll do:

• Writing, testing, and debugging frontend and backend code in React & PHP
• Contributing to real features — not just bug fixes — across the full stack
• Troubleshooting issues and iterating on existing systems with senior engineers by your side
• Participating in standups, code reviews, and team discussions
• Maintaining technical documentation as the product evolves
• Learning and applying best practices around code quality, testing, and clean architecture

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• 0–2 years of professional experience, or relevant internships, bootcamps, or personal projects
• Familiarity with frontend development concepts and modern JavaScript
• Experience with React or another modern JavaScript framework (academic or project‑based experience acceptable)
• Basic experience or exposure to backend development (PHP, SQL, or similar languages)
• Understanding REST APIs and how frontend and backend systems interact
• Familiarity with object‑oriented programming concepts
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and incorporate feedback
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members
• Interest in financial technology, digital payments, or e‑commerce systems
• Experience with Laravel or another MVC framework
• Experience with testing practices, including QA, unit testing, and integration testing

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Hybrid — ~3 days/week onsite in Whippany, NJ
• 15 PTO days + paid holidays
• Real mentorship
• A supportive engineering culture
• Room to level up fast