Job Description

It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!

We are looking for a Fullstack Software Engineer to help build out our expense management team. This team will focus on driving more value to our ever growing customer base through developing a better customer workflow for expense tracking and management.

About us:

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What You'll Do

• Implement scalable SaaS solutions using NestJS (backend) and NextJS (frontend).
• Optimize PostgreSQL databases and microservices architecture
• Collaborate with engineers on SDLC best practices and implement new features
• Leverage AI and agentic tools throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay current with cloud-native technologies and microservices patterns.
• Support deployments by debugging, troubleshooting, and coordinating with DevOps and QA.
• Develop and maintain APIs and other backend functionality.

About You

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience building and debugging cloud-based solutions.
• Commitment to SOLID principles, clean architecture, and TypeScript.
• Professional experience with PostgreSQL (query optimization, migrations).
• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent teamwork, documentation, and communication skills.
• This position is preferably based in Austin, Texas.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with scalable Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.
• Experience with Javascript or Typescript (e.g., NodeJS, NestJS).
• Experience with React, NextJS, or other frontend technologies.
• Experience with Third-party APIs.

Why 8am

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast ; Outshine Ordinary , and We Find a Way . These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Here’s how we support our 8Team:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu , leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

At 8am, we don’t just offer benefits—we create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact every day.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.

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Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.

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