Junior Full Stack Developer - On Site NJ at Giftogram in Whippany, NJ

Summary: Giftogram is a profitable B2B rewards and gifting platform that has been building something people love since 2012. They are seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to write production code, work across the full stack, and collaborate with experienced engineers on features that ship. Responsibilities: - Writing, testing, and debugging frontend and backend code in React & PHP - Contributing to real features — not just bug fixes — across the full stack - Troubleshooting issues and iterating on existing systems with senior engineers by your side - Participating in standups, code reviews, and team discussions - Maintaining technical documentation as the product evolves - Learning and applying best practices around code quality, testing, and clean architecture Required Qualifications: - A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience (bootcamp, self-taught, side projects all count) - 0–2 years of professional experience or meaningful project work - Comfort with modern JavaScript and frontend development concepts - Some experience with React or a comparable JS framework - Basic exposure to backend development — PHP, SQL, or similar - A working understanding of REST APIs and how the two sides of the stack talk to each other - Familiarity with object-oriented programming - A growth mindset: you take feedback well, ask good questions, and want to keep getting better - Clear communication and genuine team-player energy Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Laravel or another MVC framework - Any exposure to testing — QA, unit tests, integration tests, or all of the above Required Skills: React, PHP, JavaScript Important Skills: SQL, REST APIs Nice-to-Have Skills: Object-oriented programming, Growth mindset Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, 15 PTO days + paid holidays, Real mentorship, a supportive engineering culture, and room to level up fast