Full-Stack Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Design, build and maintain web applications using modern backend and frontend technologies (e.g. Rails, Node.js, React or similar)
• ▹Develop and maintain APIs and backend services that support product features
• ▹Build reusable frontend components and help maintain shared UI libraries
• ▹Improve existing systems to enhance performance, reliability and maintainability
• ▹Work closely with product and design teams to deliver user-focused features
• ▹Help troubleshoot production issues and support safe software deployments
• ▹Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure reliable releases
• ▹Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering practices
• ▹Stay current with new technologies and development practices

Requirements

• ▹Experience building and shipping production web applications
• ▹Experience working across both frontend and backend systems
• ▹Familiarity with modern web frameworks (such as Rails, Node.js, React or similar)
• ▹Experience building APIs and working with backend services
• ▹Understanding of relational databases and SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• ▹Familiarity with software design principles and maintainable coding practices
• ▹Experience working in Agile development environments
• ▹Ability to work effectively with distributed teams

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Possible performance bonus opportunities in the future and employee referral rewards
• ▹Flexible time off and 13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar
• ▹Paid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system
• ▹Maternity, paternity and parental leave in line with Czech regulations, plus additional paid paternity leave
• ▹Full statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension and work accident coverage
• ▹Access to Coursera (including Gen AI Academy) and ongoing professional development
• ▹Clear growth paths, regular feedback and opportunities for advancement
• ▹Be a founding engineer of the new Brno R&D hub: after a brief 1-6 month integration with U.S. teams, fully autonomous, locally-led squads form, with clear paths to Staff and leadership roles
• ▹International company environment with collaboration across Europe and the U.S.
• ▹Opportunities to travel for company events, including potential U.S. visits
• ▹Local team events, outings, and wellness and learning programs
• ▹New Brno office with opportunities to work in person and a flexible hybrid setup
• ▹The AI-first transformation: building a secure, massive-scale Unified AI Platform

About the company

8am (formerly AffiniPay), founded in 2005, is a business platform for legal, accounting and other client-focused professionals. Its payment, client experience and operational solutions are used by more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S.