Work is Sweet!
'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Web Developer with exceptional troubleshooting skills to join our development team. This role combines hands-on development with critical support responsibilities, requiring someone who thrives in solving complex technical challenges and maintaining production systems. This high impact position is an important contributor to the development, availability, security and ongoing maintenance of See’s E-commerce Applications. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $122,000k- $132,000per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Description:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops enhancements and new application functions to achieve business goals, based on roadmap objectives, high level descriptions and collaboration with E-commerce team members and other cross-functional partners.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive understanding of the business processes that drive E-Commerce order management, order fulfillment and customer service application development.
- Provides application support including technical problem resolution, bug fixes and after-hours support.
- Understands and adheres to See’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process as described in See’s Information Security Policies and Procedures manual.
- Debugs and unit tests all work prior to peer code review and user acceptance testing.
- Maintains current knowledge and understanding of common security vulnerabilities; develops applications based on secure coding techniques ensuring secure operation.
- All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.
- Participate in identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness.
- Participate in person 3 days a week on a hybrid schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Over 5+ years of experience developing server-side application logic with languages such as Node.js, Python or ColdFusion.
- Over 5+ years of experience developing applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving complex application issues across the full technology stack including the ability to determine root cause and resolution
- Experience with system integrations and client applications consuming JSON through APIs
- Experience with relational databases, and a level of comfort with reading and writing simple to complex SQL queries
- Collaborate with DevOps to investigate infrastructure-related issues
- Experience with high availability production environments
- Experience with E-Commerce order management preferred
- Proven capabilities in multi-tasking, strong decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Highly organized, deadline-driven individual with a “can do” attitude
- Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner
- A passion for creating high-quality software and user experiences
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Git source control, Jira
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Experience with AI assisted development tools such as Claude Code is a plus
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).
Skills Required
- 5+ years server-side development with Node.js, Python, or ColdFusion
- 5+ years frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks
- Experience diagnosing and resolving complex application issues across the full technology stack
- Experience with system integrations and client applications consuming JSON through APIs
- Experience with relational databases and writing simple to complex SQL queries
- Experience with high-availability production environments
- Proficiency with Git source control
- Proficiency with Jira
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Ability to collaborate with DevOps to investigate infrastructure-related issues
- Knowledge of secure coding techniques and common security vulnerabilities
- Willingness to provide technical problem resolution and after-hours support
- Participate in person 3 days a week on a hybrid schedule
- Experience with E-Commerce order management
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code
What We Do
See's Candies is an American chocolatier founded in 1921, dedicated to making candy with the finest, freshest ingredients. The company produces a variety of chocolates and candies, including assortments, decorated eggs, and chocolate bunnies.
