Software Engineer

As the primary student developer on this project, you will gain hands-on, full-stack software development experience. Your work will directly fulfill the high-level engineering requirements mandated by the Speed School co-op curriculum:

• Database Architecture: Design and deploy a secure, scalable relational or non-relational database layout mapping user relationships, media posts, product listings, and transactional logs.
• Backend System Logic: Develop core backend services to handle user authentication, algorithmic social feeds, and automated notification streams.
• API & Marketplace Integration: Implement secure third-party payment infrastructure (such as the Stripe API) to handle vendor onboarding, multi-party checkout splits, and secure checkout logic.
• Frontend UI Execution: Translate established concept workflows into clean, interactive user interfaces for mobile web or native applications (using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or standard web stacks).
• Version Control & Documentation: Maintain clean, production-grade code repositories via GitHub/GitLab and document system schemas for future scalability.

• Technical Supervision: Mentorship and academic sign-offs will be provided directly by a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) holding a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from the UofL J.B. Speed School of Engineering., * Currently enrolled as a student in good standing at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. Or Bellermine.
• Major in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Computer Engineering (CE).
• Prior academic or project experience with full-stack programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Node.js, or similar).
• Familiarity with database management systems (SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Firebase).
• A strong interest in e-commerce workflows, API structures, or social media platform mechanics.
• Excellent self-management skills and the ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of an experienced engineering mentor.

We are a local Louisville-based startup developing an innovative, niche social networking platform. The application bridges content creators (influencers) with a dedicated, secure e-commerce marketplace. We are seeking a highly motivated, talented Speed School student or Bellarmine Student to lead the core engineering, database design, and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development of this platform.