Software Engineer

Custom Ink, the leader in custom apparel for groups and communities, is all about bringing people together. That's what inspires our innovative online platform, world-class customer support, and award-winning work environment. With 750+ team members (“Inkers”), we are passionate about the success and well-being of our team and have earned frequent recognition as a top workplace from such organizations as Fortune Magazine and The Washington Post. Our customers are counting on us to come through for them, and that’s important to all Inkers - no matter what role they’re in.

Overview:

• Workstyle: Remote

  • Must physically reside in any of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MN, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WA, WV

• Reports to: Software Engineering Manager

• Travel Expectations: Minimal travel, determined by business needs and may include occasional trips for key meetings, collaboration opportunities, or area-connected events 

• Physical Requirements/Demands: None

What we’re looking for: 

• 2-4 years of work experience in designing, developing, and maintaining public-facing Web applications deployed in the AWS environment

• Experience in e-Commerce required

• Background in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems preferred

• Full-stack engineer - You are comfortable in the browser, the database, and everything in between

• Deep commitment to test-driven development, and examples of how you've incorporated it into recent projects

• Demonstrated and documented interest in dynamic Web languages, evolving frameworks, AWS/serverless platforms and other progressive technologies that could be applied to improving the Custom Ink Web experience

• Well-qualified candidates would also have experience with the following: JavaScript (React/Node/NextJS), TypeScript, Ruby, Rails (or equivalent MVC framework), SQL, Git. Experience with comparable web frameworks will be considered as well.

• Exposure to and excitement about AI coding tools (Copilot/ClaudeCode/Cursor/ChatGPT) and Agentic Programming.

What you’ll do: 

• Work proactively with engineers and partners to solve challenges associated with a growing, high-volume, customer-driven ecommerce and retail business. 

• Work as a full-stack engineer to deliver an optimal Web experience for our customers and intuitive tools for the Inkers to assist our customers.

• Have ownership of critical functionality related to the Custom Ink platform.

• Participate in Agile, test-driven development cycles and the rewards that come with delivering technology that has instant impact on a growing business.

How you’ll be measured: 

• You are a contributor to our culture. You help to evolve our software practices by participating in (or leading) design sessions, brown bag sessions, and team discussions.

• You consistently commit to building high-quality software. You strive to commit well-designed and maintainable code with low defect rates.

• You complete your assigned tasks in a timely manner. You identify gaps in your requirements and immediately raise concerns along with proposed solutions.

• You will demonstrate ownership of our software and applications by resolving defects (your own or your team’s), keeping gems/modules/frameworks up to date, and supporting the team in emergency situations (attacks or outages).

How you’ll make a difference:

You’ll be part of our larger technology team and ensure that applications used by our teams and customers alike are modern, powerful, and deliver on our promise of a WOW! experience for both our team and customers. Millions of Custom Ink customers and hundreds of team members interact with our tools and so your work will ensure those interactions are seamless and intuitive. Whether focused on business or consumer-facing applications, you’ll directly contribute to the evolution of the tools that keep Custom Ink growing!

Compensation: 

We are committed to providing pay transparency and equitable compensation.

• For this salaried, exempt position, the pay range is $113,000 - $130,700. Placement within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members. 

• In this role, you will be eligible for equity compensation, aligning your contributions with the company's long-term success.

The perks!

• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with flexible paid time off policies and major paid holidays. 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Complete Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at a low cost through a PPO or HDHP plan to support your and your family’s well-being. 

• Employee Wellness: Access to virtual medical consultations through MDLIVE, and mental health services through some of our preferred partners. 

• Family-Friendly Benefits: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing parents and 6 weeks for non-birthing parents, plus adoption assistance and family-building benefits

• Financial Wellness: Plan for the future with a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, complimentary life & AD&D insurance coverage, and access to financial planning resources. 

• Professional Development: Grow your career with access to training programs, certifications, and tuition assistance.

CustomInk, LLC (""Custom Ink"") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace that treats applicants and employees with dignity and respect. Our employment process is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic background, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other attributes protected by state, federal, and local law.

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