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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Forward Deployed Engineer (Oahu) - **Company:** Hawaii Foodservice Alliance - **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Information Systems, Databases, Software Debugging, Revision Control Systems, Pair Programming, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hrsymphony.com/hrs/apply/18326/F83A?source=Real+Jobs ## About the Role * 0-2 years of professional experience or equivalent experience through internships, apprenticeships, bootcamps, academic work, or personal projects. * Exposure to building full-stack applications or meaningful projects demonstrating full-stack concepts. * Basic experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. * Familiarity with at least one backend language or framework, such as Java, Spring, or similar. * Introductory experience building or consuming RESTful APIs. * Basic understanding of SQL databases and data concepts. * Familiarity with Git or another version-control system. * Ability to test and debug technical problems with guidance. * Curiosity about how software supports real business processes. * Comfort working through requirements that may not be fully defined at the outset. * Clear written and verbal communication skills. * Strong listening skills and comfort asking questions, receiving feedback, and explaining technical ideas in plain language. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * Must currently reside on Oahu, Hawai'i. * Enthusiasm for learning, growing your technical skills, and contributing to systems that support daily business operations. ## Description We are seeking a Junior Forward Deployed Engineer to build practical, high-impact software in close partnership with the teams who use it. You'll work at the intersection of engineering and business operations-learning real-world workflows, translating business needs into technical solutions, and helping carry those solutions from prototype through deployment and adoption. You'll spend part of your time working directly with internal stakeholders and operational teams and part building alongside the engineering team. You'll receive mentorship from senior engineers while contributing across frontend development, backend services, APIs, integrations, databases, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and resourceful. You enjoy asking questions, learning how a business works, and using modern development practices-including AI-assisted tools and automation-to solve meaningful problems. Applicants must currently reside on Oahu, Hawai'i. This position is based on-site at our Oahu office. Application Requirement: Please submit a tailored cover letter outlining your relevant experience, technical skills, and interest in this position., * Work directly with internal stakeholders and operational teams to understand workflows, constraints, and pain points. * Observe how existing systems and processes support daily operations. * Help translate user needs and ambiguous business problems into appropriately scoped technical requirements. * Assist in designing, building, testing, and maintaining full-stack applications, APIs, integrations, automations, and databases. * Create prototypes, gather feedback from users, and iterate toward dependable production solutions. * Write clean, well-structured code using modern development frameworks and tools. * Support deployments through documentation, demonstrations, user training, and post-launch follow-up. * Help troubleshoot software, data, workflow, and integration issues. * Communicate progress, questions, and technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical teammates. * Participate in code reviews, pair programming, testing, and design discussions. * Use AI-assisted development and automation tools responsibly to improve productivity and internal workflows. * Continue improving deployed solutions as business needs and user feedback evolve. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/354-coffee-with-developers) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)