Junior DevEx Engineer

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  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  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.