Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Oahu, Hawai‘i | On-Site
Pay Range: $60,000–$70,000/year. Relevant experience will be highly considered in actual wage.
Who We Are
At HFA, we’re proud to be Hawai‘i’s largest local supplier of perishable foods and logistics, serving grocers, retailers, and club chains across the islands. Our team is at the heart of our success, and we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate.
Grow with us. Thrive with us. Join the HFA ‘ohana.
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to help build practical, high-impact software solutions that directly support business operations. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, internal stakeholders, and operational teams to learn real-world workflows and translate them into well-designed, production-ready applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to grow their full-stack skills and gain hands-on experience across frontend, backend, APIs, and databases. You’ll receive mentorship from senior engineers while contributing to systems that make an immediate impact on the business.
The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and excited to learn modern development practices, including AI-assisted tools and automation.
Applicants must currently reside on Oahu, Hawai‘i. This position is based on-site at our Oahu office.
Application Requirement: Please submit a tailored cover letter outlining your relevant experience, technical skills, and interest in this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Full Stack Application Development
- Assist in designing, building, and maintaining full stack web applications, including frontend components, backend services, APIs, and databases.
- Write clean, well-structured code using modern web development frameworks and tools.
- Help ensure applications are reliable, secure, and function well across browsers and devices.
- Learn and apply backend fundamentals such as API design, data modeling, and system integration.
Product Development & Ownership
- Contribute to features and systems from initial concept through deployment.
- Collaborate with business users to refine requirements and improve usability.
- Learn how software solutions drive operational efficiency and business value.
- Forward Deployed Engineering Support
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and operational teams to understand real-world workflows and business needs.
- Partner with senior engineers to help design and implement software solutions that solve practical operational challenges.
- Participate in prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles to improve systems over time.
Learning, Mentorship & Best Practices
- Learn from senior and lead engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions.
- Follow established development best practices for testing, documentation, and deployment.
- Grow your understanding of maintainable, scalable software design.
- AI-Enabled Development & Automation
- Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding and automation tools, to improve productivity.
- Help identify simple automation opportunities that improve internal workflows.
System Support & Maintenance
- Assist with monitoring application behavior and troubleshooting issues.
- Help maintain basic system documentation and deployment processes.
Qualifications
Experience
- 0–2 years of professional experience or equivalent experience through internships, apprenticeships, bootcamps, or academic projects.
- Exposure to building full stack applications or meaningful coursework/projects demonstrating full stack concepts.
- Interest in working closely with business teams and learning how software supports operations.
Technical Skills
- Basic experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Familiarity with at least one backend language or framework (such as Java, Spring, or similar).
- Introductory experience with RESTful APIs.
- Basic understanding of SQL databases and data concepts.
- Willingness to learn modern development workflows, tools, and best practices.
- Product & Business Mindset
- Curiosity about how software systems interact with real business processes.
- Eagerness to learn how to translate user needs into technical solutions.
- Interest in automation and improving workflows through technology.
Communication & Collaboration
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable asking questions and receiving feedback.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, on-site environment.
- Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Must currently reside in Hawai‘i.
- Enthusiasm for learning, growing your technical skills, and contributing to real-world systems that support daily business operations.
Benefits
- Free Healthcare (for Team Members & partial subsidy for family members)
- 401(k) Plan with % matching
- Paid Weekly
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Financial Education Programs
- On the Job Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts (e.g., Gym membership, Cellular service, Legal Assistance plan)
HFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Work Location: In person
