Junior Full Stack Developer

Build Real Things. Grow Fast. Make an Impact.

We're Giftogram

Since 2012, we've been quietly building something people actually love: a profitable B2B rewards and gifting platform trusted by everyone from scrappy nonprofits to Fortune 500 brands. We've put hundreds of millions of dollars into the hands of grateful recipients — and we're accelerating.

We're a team that runs on creativity, optimism, and integrity. If you're someone who's curious by default, motivated by ownership, and energized by the idea of shipping code that real people use every day — keep reading.

The Opportunity

The position offers hands‑on experience across the stack, exposure to modern development practices, and mentorship from experienced engineers. You will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to support the continued evolution of Giftogram’s platform.

What You'll Work On

• 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 You Bring

Required:

• 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.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with Laravel or another MVC framework.
• Experience with testing practices, including QA, unit testing, and integration testing.

What's In It For You

? Salary

$65,000 – $80,000 + discretionary annual bonus

? Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

? Retirement

401(k) with company match

? Work Style

Hybrid — ~3 days/week onsite in Whippany, NJ

? Time Off

15 PTO days + paid holidays

? Growth

Real mentorship, a supportive engineering culture, and room to level up fast