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Junior DevEx Engineer

Company:
Valstro
Location:
Manhattan, NY, 10261
Posted:
March 06, 2026
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Description:

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!

What will you be doing?

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

What do we offer?

Meaningful hands-on engineering experience with real-world systems

Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers and platform specialists

Opportunity to deliver impactful improvements from early on

Exposure to modern engineering practices, tools, and infrastructure

Clear development pathways as part of a growing engineering organization

Real growth opportunities

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

Benefits

Valstro offers an excellent benefits package, including pension or 401 (k) plans, unlimited PTO and highly competitive compensation. Our leadership team brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge, and despite being a young company, we believe we have carefully dialed in our product-market fit.

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