Software Engineer (1-3 Years Experience)

We're looking for engineers with 1-3 years of experience who are ready to accelerate their growth through hands-on work with enterprise-level clients. At Commerce Architects, we've spent 16 years building complex solutions for industry-leading companies, and we're looking for engineers who are ready to build on their foundation while developing expertise that sets them apart.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer I (SE1), you'll implement features and contribute to the design of cloud applications that serve millions of users. You'll work autonomously on complex features, ensuring quality through strong testing practices and clear documentation. You'll collaborate with your team to deliver high-quality solutions, adapting to different technology stacks and practices as project needs evolve. This is a full-time position requiring approximately 40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional additional hours during busy periods.

Your Growth Path

Within 12-18 months, you'll progress to:

• Specializing in specific technologies while learning new ones

• Leading component designs and contributing to architecture

• Actively participating in client processes and technical discussions

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

• Managing complex features independently

• Contributing to process improvements

Most importantly, you'll develop the judgment to make sound technical decisions, the confidence to advocate for better solutions, and the skills to guide others in their technical growth.

What You'll Need

• 1-3 years of professional software development experience

• Strong foundation in object-oriented programming and testing practices

• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control

• Ability to estimate and deliver complex features

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Clear documentation and communication abilities

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

A Typical Day

As a Software Engineer I at Commerce Architects, your day begins with a team sync, where you discuss project goals and upcoming milestones. You're currently focused on implementing a new feature for a client in the retail industry, using Java and React to enhance their platform. After joining the SmashBros tournament during lunch break, you dive into coding, using your knowledge of AWS and Terraform to configure the infrastructure needed for the application. Along the way, you troubleshoot a few integration issues and coordinate with your team to push updates through the CI/CD pipeline. Later, you review code submitted by a teammate, offering feedback to ensure the quality of the project. By the end of the day, you've pushed your changes and made meaningful progress, all while balancing learning new technologies and contributing to the project's success. You step out a bit early to pick up your car from the shop, easily making up the time later, thanks to the flexible work arrangements.

Why It's Different Here

While other companies might offer higher salaries or push for early specialization, here you'll get:

• Exposure to multiple technology stacks and platforms

• Experience across different technical domains

• Opportunities to work on various parts of the technology stack

• Real input into architecture and process improvements

• The chance to develop broad technical leadership skills

Recent SE1s have:

• Investigated new technologies and presented findings to the company during a Lunch & Learn

• Assisted their team in troubleshooting production issues

• Suggested a better approach to a problem during a team backlog grooming session

Benefits and Perks

• 100% health/dental/vision premium coverage (50% for dependents)

• Flexible work location and schedule

• Flexible Time Off

• Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Profit Sharing Bonus

• Professional development support

• Disability and Life insurance

• Family Leave Benefits

• Regular team events

• Recognition program

• Fitness reimbursement

• In-office game room

Our Learning Environment

We believe in:

• Hands-on experience with enterprise-scale systems

• Regular opportunities to lead and mentor

• Building deep technical expertise

• Direct client interaction

• Work-life balance

• Recognition for good work

Work Location

We offer flexible options! This role is available as a hybrid position based in Spokane, Washington, or fully remote for candidates in select states where we're set up for employment operations. While we have team members across the country, our ability to hire in certain states is limited due to varying regulations and operational considerations. We evaluate each location on a case-by-case basis, so please note your state of residence when applying. We're happy to discuss specific location questions during our initial conversations.

$85,000 - $105,000 a year

Starting salaries for Software Engineer I positions typically align with the base of our posted range. While we value the 1-3 years of experience you bring and may consider modest adjustments for candidates with highly relevant skills, our primary focus is on your long-term growth trajectory with us. Rather than competing solely on initial compensation, we invest in providing diverse technical experiences across multiple enterprise stacks, opportunities to contribute to architecture, and the comprehensive benefits package outlined in our posting. We believe the accelerated technical leadership development you'll experience here creates more lasting value than marginally higher starting salaries elsewhere.

Want to learn more? Let's Chat!

At Commerce Architects, we align our hiring with incoming enterprise client projects. While this means our start dates are flexible, it allows us to match you with real client work as soon as possible - not just internal tools. We're actively building our Talent Community, where strong candidates are frequently placed into roles within a few months. If you're excited about diving into enterprise-level work and comfortable with a flexible start date, let's talk about how you can grow with us.

Commerce Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.