Full Stack Engineer (ON SITE, LA)

Software Engineer

Company Background:

Erewhon is the leading natural and organic, food and wellness destination across southern California with ten current stores (Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Culver City, Fairfax, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Silver Lake, Studio City, and Venice) and several more opening soon. The company's mission is simple: make healthy, pure, nutrient-rich foods and products available to all and to inspire people to eat better, eat less and live longer. Operating as both an Organic Grocer and Café, Erewhon strives to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty items, and household goods. Erewhon prides themselves on its high standards for the items sold on their shelves and is committed to offer their customers foods and products that are as close to the source as possible. Erewhon also supports local organic farmers and growers and only partners with suppliers who share the same values for transparency in the food chain from farm to table. Culture is key at Erewhon. The team is dedicated to the wellbeing of their guests as well as employees. Team members are empowered to match the highest standards of excellence and to help create an environment that is an oasis of goodness.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic Strategy & Growth Team at Erewhon. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our existing Engineer to drive forward a multitude of growth initiatives spanning both consumer-facing and internal operational projects. Projects may include new designs aimed at streamlining operations, integrating systems for increased efficiency, and developing tools to empower our employees, mobile app/website development and more. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Erewhon while leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance our offerings and operations.

The ideal candidate for this Software Engineer position will possess a strong background in software engineering, with a strong proficiency in back-end technologies. You should be adept at collaborating within a team environment and have a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Additionally, a proactive mindset and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively will be key to success in this role. If you are excited about the prospect of working on diverse projects that directly impact both our customers and internal operations, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Erewhon.

Responsibilities:

Work as a core member of our engineering team to support our existing infrastructure and develop and build new integrations and features
Work alongside our Executive Leadership and Operations teams to improve Erewhon operations and connect major systems across the business including mobile app, inventory management, CRM, accounting software, 3rd party software, and more
Help build tools to help expand Erewhon's e-commerce initiatives
Write "clean", well-designed code
Keep up to date with the latest tools and technology to help our team
Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product and software operations and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
Ideal Candidate:

You have: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related engineering field
3+ years of software development experience with a common backend web technology (i.e NodeJS, MySQL or similar relational database, ExpressJS)
Knowledge of PHP will be an advantage
Experience in connecting internal and external systems via APIs
Knowledge of AWS Technologies stacks (EC2, Lambda, RDS, etc)
Experience with at least one SQL-based database engine
Self-motivated with an ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Advanced analytical skills and ability to work independently
Ability to solve problems and thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment
Willing to work full-time in an office environment in Los Angeles