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Junior Software Engineer

Financial Statement Services, Inc

Full-time

Santa Ana, CA

Job description

Ryan Leckey Media is a fast-growing company in Jessup, PA. We blend marketing, media, and technology into one powerhouse team.

We are building innovative tools and systems that help clients grow their business while also creating technology that powers our own operations. We have an exciting new software product launching in early 2026 that will change how businesses create and manage websites at scale. If you want to grow your skills and play a key role in building real-world products, this is the team to join.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  • This is an in-person role, NOT a remote opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Build and maintain backend systems using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL
  • Collaborate with designers and content teams to develop web applications and internal tools
  • Develop and optimize API endpoints, data models, and backend logic
  • Assist with debugging, performance tuning, and testing new features
  • Document code and follow consistent development practices

What You Bring

  • 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in software development or a related technical role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in Python with experience in object-oriented programming and REST APIs
  • Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, including schema design, sharding, queries, and optimization
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate with a small, agile team
  • A drive to learn, adapt, and contribute to meaningful projects
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects at once

Preferred Knowledge

  • Front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
  • Basic understanding of PHP and WordPress backend architecture
  • Confidence using the Linux shell, running bash commands, and writing shell scripts to automate tasks
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
  • Understanding of network configurations, firewall rules, and CIDR notation

Bonus if You Have

  • Experience running or analyzing Google Ads campaigns
  • Experience with social media and website SEO optimization
  • Hands-on social media management or content integration experience
  • Familiarity with Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress website builders
  • Experience with Docker, API integrations, or web automation
  • A passion for both software development and creative marketing
  • Excellent communication skills, as you will talk directly with clients

What You Get

  • Full-time salary position (based on experience)
  • Paid time off
  • IRA with company match
  • Highly competitive health insurance plan, employer pays half
  • Full dental and vision insurance covered by employer
  • The opportunity to build an innovative new product launching publicly in 2026
  • An environment where your ideas and code directly shape the company’s growth
  • Strong professional growth opportunities within the organization

This is an immediate opening! Apply Now!

How to Apply

Send your resume, GitHub profile, and a short note about why you’d be a great fit to:

[email protected] and please CC both [email protected] and [email protected]

  • Bonus points if you send a quick video introducing yourself and why'd you be a good fit on our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Python: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Django: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Bash: 2 years (Preferred)
  • PostgreSQL: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Linux: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Jessup, PA 18434 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Jessup, PA 18434: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person