About the Role
Join our internal development team working on SPEX, the proprietary system that runs day-to-day operations for every department at Focus Camera. You will work directly under our SPEX Lead Developer, who will train you on the system and mentor you as you grow into projects of your own. This is a hands-on role where the pages and tools you build are used every day by 150+ people across purchasing, warehouse, ecommerce, customer service, and our stores. This role is a great fit for a recent graduate or early-career developer who is eager to learn, wants mentorship from an experienced lead developer, and is excited to build software that people across the business use every day.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain internal tools and pages within SPEX using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, & Vue.js.
- Learn the structure and logic of existing pages to troubleshoot bugs and improve legacy functionality.
- Assist with assigned projects from requirements through delivery, taking on increasing ownership as experience is gained.
- Collaborate with teams across the company to understand their needs.
- Assist with reports, data pulls, and backend services supporting internal workflows.
- Write clean, documented code and maintain documentation for system designs and workflows.
- Flag problems early and communicate project status clearly.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of hands-on development experience (internships, academic, freelance, or personal projects welcome).
- Basic knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
- Familiarity with JavaScript and Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions, take feedback, and own work.
- Able to work on-site in Brooklyn, NY 4 days a week and Friday Remote.
- Authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
Skills
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- Vue.js
- JavaScript
- Git
- AI-assisted development tools
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Junior
- 0-2 years
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits
- Direct mentorship from an experienced lead developer
- Modern AI-assisted development tools
- Real ownership of deployed tools
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional development support, including training and certifications
About the Company
- Focus Camera is a family-owned company with over 50 years in business.
- We are a multi-channel ecommerce and retail company selling across Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Shopify, B2B, government, and wholesale, with 150+ employees across our Brooklyn headquarters, New Jersey warehouse, and Lakewood retail store.
- At Focus Camera, we fuel creativity, support our partners, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
- Our core values: Adapt & Advance, Raise the Bar, Team First, Own It, Results Matter.
