Careers / Software Developer
Software Developer (Junior)
STRATUSstaff is looking for junior and entry-level developers who want more than ticket-farm work. We value resourcefulness over hand-holding — if you can take a technical objective, investigate it, and move toward a solution, there is a career path here as you prove ownership.
What you could work on
Depending on your skills and the projects available, your work could include:
- Websites and application features
- APIs and integrations
- Automation and AI-related projects
- WordPress and business-system work
- Debugging, research, and small experiments
- Readable code and notes for the next person
- Pairing with PMs and senior builders inside a POD
- Improving how the team ships and documents
The STRATUSstaff way
STRATUSstaff is built around small teams of three that we call PODS. Three people should operate as a team, share information, support each other, and collectively take responsibility for results. That means we care about how you work as much as the individual tasks you complete.
If you see something that needs attention, we want you to think about it — not simply decide that it is not “your task.”
- Read and follow written instructions
- Communicate clearly and keep the team informed
- Document work so others can continue without you
- Research before immediately asking for help
- Follow through on commitments
- Raise problems before they become emergencies
- Look for what needs to happen next
- Take responsibility for results — not only “your task”
Who we're looking for
Professional experience helps but is not required for every candidate. Demonstrable ability matters — portfolio, GitHub, or real projects. Practical knowledge across web development, APIs, WordPress, JS/TS, PHP, Python, C#/.NET, databases, or AI/automation is valuable.
- Strong written English and clear professional communication
- Previous professional work experience
- Reliable remote setup and solid computer / research skills
- Attention to detail and personal accountability
- Ability to work independently and inside a small POD
- Willingness to learn tools you do not already know
- Evidence of things you have actually built
- Comfort researching technical issues independently
- Hunger to improve — not waiting for a perfect ticket
The career opportunity
Someone might begin contributing on scoped features. Then own a small system end to end. Then become the go-to person for a stack. Then help guide junior work or lead technical delivery in a POD. We notice people who learn without being reminded five times.
We cannot promise where that path will lead. What we can offer is an environment where initiative, learning, reliability, and leadership are noticed. Our goal is to find people who can grow from remote professionals into specialists, project owners, and leaders.
There is a difference between a job and an opportunity
If your only question is about today’s task list, STRATUSstaff may not be the right environment. If you are thinking about learning, ownership, and becoming more valuable, we want to meet you.
A job mindset
- “What tasks will you give me today?”
- Waiting to be told the next step
- Doing only what is explicitly assigned
An opportunity mindset
- “What can I learn?”
- “What can I become responsible for?”
- “How can I make this process better?”
- “What does the team need next?”
- “How can I become more valuable?”
Important before applying
Our screening and onboarding process is intentionally detailed. Following the process is part of the assessment. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate the professional environment, communication skills, equipment, internet connection, and attention to detail required for serious remote work.
Please read this page carefully before applying.
Apply for this role
Share what you have built, what you are learning, and links if you have them.
- Apply — complete the full application / screening assessment
- Review — we look at fit for active POD work
- Conversation — practical next step if there's a match