Entry-Level Full Stack Developer – Notification Systems & Customer Engagement Platform (No Experience Required)
# Job Description
Join arenaflex as a Full Stack Developer – Shape the Future of Customer Communication
Are you ready to launch your career at one of the most innovative technology companies in the world? At arenaflex, we're transforming how millions of people experience entertainment, and we want you to be part of that revolution. As a Full Stack Developer on our Notifications and Customer Engagement team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving user acquisition, retention, and revenue growth through intelligent, personalized communication systems.
This is a rare opportunity for entry-level candidates and those without prior professional experience to join a world-class engineering team at arenaflex. We're looking for passionate individuals who are eager to learn, curious about technology, and excited to make a meaningful impact from day one. If you're ready to grow your skills while working on products that touch millions of users globally, this is the perfect starting point for your career.
About arenaflex and the Notifications Development Team
arenaflex is a global leader in streaming entertainment and technology, delivering content to hundreds of millions of subscribers worldwide. Our mission is to entertain the world, and every day our engineering teams work on cutting-edge problems that push the boundaries of what's possible in software development, data science, and user experience.
Within arenaflex, the Notifications Development Group is responsible for building and optimizing the communication systems that keep our users engaged, informed, and delighted. This team owns the critical infrastructure that delivers billions of notifications annually—including emails, push notifications, SMS messages, and in-product communications. The work we do directly impacts user engagement, subscription retention, and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual incremental revenue for arenaflex.
As a Full Stack Developer on this team, you'll be working at the intersection of backend engineering, frontend development, and customer experience. You'll have the opportunity to build features that users see and interact with daily, experiment with new communication strategies through A/B testing, and collaborate with talented colleagues across product management, design, data science, and engineering.
What You'll Do
Your day-to-day responsibilities will span both frontend and backend development, giving you a well-rounded experience that will accelerate your growth as a software engineer. Here's what you can expect:
- Build and enhance notification experiences: You'll develop features across multiple communication channels including email, push notifications, SMS, and in-product messaging. This includes creating responsive, visually appealing email templates using our in-house email frameworks.
- Drive product improvements through experimentation: You'll design and implement A/B tests to evaluate different notification strategies, messaging approaches, and user experience variations. You'll analyze results and use data to inform product decisions that improve engagement and retention.
- Own end-to-end features: From concept to deployment, you'll own the complete lifecycle of features. This means working with product managers to define requirements, collaborating with designers on user experiences, writing code, and monitoring performance in production.
- Work with backend systems: You'll integrate with core enrollment services including billing, payments, and account management. You'll also work with infrastructure, personalization engines, and content management systems to create seamless user experiences.
- Collaborate across teams: You'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team that includes product managers, designers, data scientists, and engineers from Android, iOS, web, and TV platforms. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
- Write clean, maintainable code: You'll develop reusable, templated systems and APIs that can be leveraged across multiple products and teams. You'll follow best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation.
Who You Are
We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology and eager to learn. While we have preferred qualifications, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every single requirement but have the right mindset and willingness to grow.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with customer-facing applications: You should have some familiarity with building applications that users interact with directly. Course projects, personal projects, or internship experiences all count.
- Understanding of experimentation: You should be familiar with concepts like A/B testing and statistical analysis, even if you haven't conducted experiments in a professional setting.
- Programming fundamentals: You should be comfortable with Java or another object-oriented programming language. You should understand core concepts like data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
- Web development experience: You should have experience with frontend web technologies including HTML, CSS, and at least one modern JavaScript framework. Familiarity with preprocessors like Sass or LESS is a plus.
- Database and query languages: You should be able to write SQL queries and have familiarity with big data platforms. Experience with SparkSQL, Hive, or similar tools is beneficial.
- API design knowledge: You should understand RESTful API principles and be able to design intuitive, extensible interfaces.
- JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency: Comfort with JavaScript or TypeScript for both frontend and backend development is essential.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Full stack development experience: Experience building both frontend and backend systems, with the ability to create complete, end-to-end solutions.
- Product development background: Experience working in agile product development teams, understanding the full product lifecycle.
- Multi-channel communication experience: Familiarity with building notification streams across push, SMS, messaging applications, and in-product experiences.
- Internationalization expertise: Experience with localization systems and ICU formatting for global applications.
- Email development skills: Experience creating responsive, interactive HTML emails and AMP email experiences.
- Scalable systems experience: Experience building large-scale, highly available gRPC services or similar distributed systems.
- Open source contributions: Contributions to open source projects, hackathon projects, or technical blog posts are all valued.
What You'll Learn and Grow
At arenaflex, we invest heavily in the growth and development of our engineers. As a member of our team, you'll have access to:
- Comprehensive onboarding: You'll go through a structured onboarding program that introduces you to our technology stack, development practices, and company culture.
- Mentorship opportunities: You'll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide your growth, provide feedback, and help you navigate your career at arenaflex.
- Technical training: Access to online learning platforms, internal tech talks, and workshops covering topics from system design to best practices in testing and code quality.
- Career development: Regular performance reviews and career conversations to help you chart your path at arenaflex. We support both technical and leadership tracks.
- Cross-functional exposure: You'll work closely with teams across the organization, giving you a broad understanding of how a global technology company operates.
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex is known for its unique culture that emphasizes freedom and responsibility. We trust our employees to do their best work and give them the autonomy to make decisions. Here's what you can expect:
- Collaborative environment: We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. You'll work in small, autonomous teams that are empowered to solve problems creatively.
- Inclusive culture: We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and can do their best work.
- Work-life balance: We offer flexible work arrangements and generous time off to help you maintain balance in your life.
- Innovation time: We encourage employees to spend time on creative projects and experiments that could benefit arenaflex.
- Modern tools and infrastructure: You'll work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies, and have access to the resources you need to do your best work.
Compensation and Benefits
arenaflex offers competitive compensation packages that include base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits package is designed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being:
- Competitive salary: We offer market-competitive salaries that reflect your skills and experience.
- Equity compensation: Eligible employees receive equity grants, giving you a stake in arenaflex's success.
- Health and wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus wellness programs and mental health resources.
- Parental leave: Generous paid parental leave for all new parents.
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) matching and retirement planning resources.
- Learning and development: Annual learning and development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
- Office perks: Free snacks, beverages, and meals, plus access to on-site fitness facilities.
How to Apply
If you're excited about the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact at arenaflex, we encourage you to apply. No prior professional experience is required—we're looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Passion for technology and problem-solving
- Curiosity and a growth mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Initiative and ownership mentality
To apply, please submit your resume, and if available, a link to your GitHub profile, portfolio, or any projects you've worked on. We're excited to learn about your background and what excites you about joining arenaflex.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.
Join us and help entertain the world!