It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am! About the role: We are looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help build and improve the systems that power our products and platform. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to develop scalable features and deliver reliable product experiences. You’ll contribute across the stack, collaborate on technical solutions, and continuously improve the quality and performance of our applications. If you’re motivated by solving real-world problems, learning and growing as an engineer, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, you’ll thrive in this role. This role is hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) partner in the Czech Republic. About us: At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters. Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well! What you'll do: - Design, build, and maintain web applications using modern backend and frontend technologies (e.g., Rails, Node.js, React, or similar frameworks) - Develop and maintain APIs and backend services that support product feature - Build reusable frontend components and help maintain shared UI libraries - Improve existing systems to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability - Work closely with product and design teams to deliver user-focused features - Help troubleshoot production issues and support safe software deployments - Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure reliable releases - Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering practices - Stay current with new technologies and development practices About you: - Experience building and shipping production web applications - Experience working across both frontend and backend systems - Familiarity with modern web frameworks (such as Rails, Node.js, React, or similar technologies) - Experience building APIs and working with backend services - Understanding of relational databases and SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) - Expert in Python and Django Framework (or equivalent) - Familiarity with software design principles and maintainable coding practices - Experience working in Agile development environments - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work effectively with distributed teams - Preferred location: Brno, Czech Republic Additional Information The monthly gross salary range for this position is CZK 80,000 to CZK 130,000. 8am is committed to fair, objective, and non-discriminatory compensation, and actual pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. Why join our new 8am Brno hub? - Founding Team Impact: Be a founding engineer of our new Brno R&D hub. After a brief 1-6 month integration with U.S. based teams, you will help form fully autonomous, locally-led squads with clear paths to Staff and leadership roles with the exciting opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with your team in our upcoming Brno office. - Drive our "AI-First" Transformation: We are building a secure, massive-scale "Unified AI Platform". Depending on your squad, you will either help architect this core infrastructure (LLM routing, RAG, agent orchestration) or build directly on top of it. - Build the Next Generation of Our Platform: Help shape the systems powering products used by more than 250,000 professionals. You’ll work on complex platform capabilities across payments, workflow automation, and AI-powered features as we expand into new professional service markets. Benefits and Perks We offer a competitive, locally relevant benefits package designed to support your life in the Czech Republic while giving you access to global opportunities: - Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar - Paid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system - Maternity, paternity, and parental leave in line with Czech regulations, plus additional paid paternity leave from 8am - Full statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension, and work accident coverage - Possible performance bonus opportunities in the future and employee referral rewards Grow Your Career - Access to Coursera (including Gen AI Academy) and ongoing professional development - Clear growth paths, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement What Makes 8am Different: - International company environment with collaboration across Europe and the U.S. - Opportunities to travel for company events (including potential U.S. visits) - Engaging team culture with local events, outings, and community initiatives - High-quality company swag and programs focused on wellness, learning, and connection - New Brno office coming soon, with opportunities to work in-person and enjoy a flexible hybrid setup Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am: At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach. Why 8am At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day. Security advisory: Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up. Applicant Data Privacy Notice: Your personal data will be collected and retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. Full policy linked here.

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