Full-Stack Software Engineer

About IN BOLD PRINT:

Our software platform helps small to midsize companies in the consumer goods space measure their carbon emissions to meet regulatory requirements and drive revenue growth. Think of IN BOLD PRINT as the ‘TurboTax’ of carbon accounting.

IN BOLD PRINT is a female-founded, venture-backed startup based in Chicago. We just completed another successful capital fundraise and are looking to grow our team as we launch into this next phase of rapid growth! With a round full of both institutional investors and strategic, corporate partners, we are set to move quickly and take the industry by storm.

About the Role:

IN BOLD PRINT is seeking an experienced, independent Full-Stack Software Engineer to lead the greenfield development of the next generation of our data-driven platform. You’ll build MVPs quickly to gather feedback and iterate, while balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability. As the primary technical resource, you will be responsible for all development efforts, working with the CTO for technical support. The founders will provide the "what" and "why"—subject matter expertise, user feedback, and product roadmap—while you own the "how". This role requires a product-minded engineer who can build, iterate, troubleshoot, and ensure production-ready systems.

Initially, you will spend 80% of your time on front-end development, with increasing back-end work as the platform and team grow, giving you the flexibility to determine your focus over time.

In This Role, You Will Work On:

  • Greenfield Development: Develop the next generation of our platform from the ground up, balancing MVP delivery with scalability

  • Front-End Development: Develop responsive, user-facing features with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to provide seamless user experiences

  • Back-End Development: Build APIs, manage business logic, and work with databases to support platform functionality

  • Production-Ready Systems: Ensure solutions are stable, secure, and compliant, suitable for production environments with active users

  • Data-Focused Engineering: Develop with a focus on accurate, consistent data that meets audit and security standards (experience with data engineering or data analysis is a plus)

  • Prototyping & Iteration: Quickly build and test MVPs, gathering feedback from users and stakeholders to guide improvements

  • Roadmapping & Technical Direction: Provide estimates and technical guidance to align development efforts with the product roadmap

  • Testing & Troubleshooting: Write and test code thoroughly, follow best practices, and troubleshoot production issues as they arise

  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Document code, decisions, and improvements to ensure team flexibility and smooth handoffs

  • Technology Evaluation: Continuously assess new technologies and integrate third-party services to enhance platform capabilities

We’re looking for:

Your Technical Skills

  • Full-stack development experience, ideally in startups or fast-paced environments

  • Proven ability to deliver MVPs quickly and evolve them into production-ready solutions

  • Experienced as both an architect and hands-on developer for end-to-end solutions currently in production

  • Comfortable being the primary technical resource

  • Skilled at inferring technical requirements from product-focused requirements

  • Passionate about writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code

  • Strong front-end skills with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL

  • Strong understanding of relational database systems (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift or PostgreSQL)

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

  • Familiarity with third-party APIs, security best practices, and audit-ready systems

Your Soft Skills

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with the CTO for support and direction

  • Willingness to jump on any task—whether technical or non-technical—that takes priority while clearly communicating what work is being traded off

  • Ability to plan for future growth opportunities while focusing on immediate, practical needs

  • Ability to manage time, dynamic priorities, and multiple initiatives effectively

  • Passion for building user-focused, innovative solutions aligned with business goals

  • Eagerness to write clear, accessible code and documentation to promote team growth and collaboration

  • Strong problem-solving skills with initiative and humility, taking ownership of mistakes and focusing on solutions

  • Openness to receiving and giving feedback for mutual growth

  • Ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly and work across teams to align development with both user and sales perspectives

  • Commitment to ongoing education and staying current with industry advances and best practices

Why You’ll Love IN BOLD PRINT:

  • This is a rare opportunity to shape a platform from the ground up as our first technical hire

  • You’ll have the freedom to own development, move quickly, iterate with users, and build production-ready solutions that scale

  • You will have the opportunity to directly impact the company’s growth and success with your everyday work

  • The fast-paced startup environment makes work exciting, challenging, and motivating

  • Working in sustainability means that the work you do has a real impact on the world around you

  • You control your career path. You can advance your career and determine your path as the business grows

  • We offer competitive pay and opportunities for equity ownership in the company

  • We’re a highly collaborative team - offering space for remote work paired with regular opportunities for in-person collaboration

  • Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time for yourself

Interested? Apply below.