Junior DevEx Engineer

Valstro•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Engineer with a strong interest in improving the way engineers build, test, deploy and maintain software. You will work closely with our engineering and platform teams to design, implement, and refine tooling, automation, and processes that enhance productivity and reduce friction across the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has: Strong passion for engineering and developer experience Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Solid problem-solving and communication skills Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Developer Experience (DX) is central to our success — we believe that great tools empower great engineers, and we are investing in making our internal and external developer workflows intuitive, reliable, and enjoyable. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys both coding and crafting seamless experiences for other engineers, and who is eager to take ownership of real engineering projects from day one. If you're excited about working with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

A recent bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
Foundational knowledge of TypeScript
Familiarity with Java and the Java ecosystem
Experience with Git and version control workflows
Interest in DevOps, CI/CD and platform engineering
A real desire to learn, take initiative and grow in a dynamic start-up environment
A keen interest in developer tooling, automation, CI/CD and improving the development ecosystem for everyone

Responsibilities

Contributing to the design, implementation, and improvement of developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and internal platforms
Maintaining and enhancing developer workflows, documentation, and internal systems
Building automation that improves build, test, and deployment efficiency
Identifying pain points in the developer journey and proposing practical, scalable solutions
Collaborating with engineers across teams to improve onboarding and day-to-day development experience
Participating in code reviews and helping shape best engineering practices
Investigating and experimenting with new tools, technologies, and frameworks that improve productivity