Sr. Java Developer (longterm contract)

This Software Engineering position is with NoGood's sister company, Goodie AI. Read on to learn more. About Goodie AI: Goodie AI is the pioneering LLM visibility and AI search optimization platform enabling the world’s top brands to own their AI narrative across leading LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. Backed by strong funding and validated by active paying customers, we are scaling fast and tackling some of the hardest AI search challenges. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a critical role in driving and accelerating the development of cutting-edge AI use cases, working closely with our Product Lead, Designers, and Machine Learning Engineers to design and build scalable, industry-leading AI platforms. After you apply, check out Goodie AI's website to learn even more! Why join us: Shape the future of AI search and brand discovery—work at the cutting edge of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). End-to-end ownership—drive scalability, speed, and user experience of our AI-Native platform. Work on high-impact AI applications used by top brands. Well-funded, fast-growing AI startup with a strong product-market fit. Salary: $160K-$200K + Equity (commensurate with experience). Location: NYC-based (In-person). Best-in-class benefits. You'll do: Lead the development of our AI platform, focusing on scalability, speed, and user experience. Architect and develop front-end solutions using React to create smooth, engaging, and intentional user experiences. Implement back-end infrastructure with a focus on speed, scalability, security, and seamless integration with various platforms via robust API connections. Utilize DevOps practices to manage the deployment pipeline, ensuring efficient, reliable, and secure software delivery. Collaborate with UX/UI Designers to translate web designs into functional, intuitive user interfaces. Work closely with Data Scientists to ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and application within the platform. Participate in the entire application lifecycle, from coding to debugging and testing, with an emphasis on quality and performance. Maintain and optimize the performance of existing applications. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and explore potential integrations to enhance our operations. Take full ownership of the technical delivery of projects from planning through deployment. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment across engineering and product teams. Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of features and milestones. Anticipate risks and roadblocks, proactively manage dependencies, and resolve issues to keep projects on track. Ensure quality assurance, performance, and scalability standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. You have: 5+ years of full-stack development experience building high-usage B2B applications. Frontend expertise in React, TypeScript, and Next.js, with a focus on responsive, high-performance interfaces. Experience with server-side languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java. Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience with database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, API integration, and data exchange formats (JSON, XML). Familiarity with version control (Git), automated testing, and software development best practices. Bonus: Experience with AI search, vector databases, LLM APIs, embeddings, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Startup-ready: thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, loves shipping quickly. Passion for ad tech, AI, and building AI-native engineering teams. BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field. What We Offer: Benefits & Perks of Becoming a Goodie: Earn More, Together: Base Pay + Profit Sharing & Commissions Opportunities Health First: Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Flex Work Environment: hybrid at HQ and remote globally Set Up Shop: Home Office Stipend Recharge Anytime: Unlimited PTO Plan Family First: Paid Parental Leave Plan Secure Your Future: 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Level Up: Mentorship & Career Growth Support Always Be Learning: Access to Top-tier Resources & Industry Experts Work Hard, Play Harder: Quarterly Team Trips (Onsite and Offsite) Mind & Body Wellness: Gym, Wellness, and Access to Mental Health Plans Fuel Your Day: Free Lunch, Snacks, Cold Brew, & Happy Hours Grow With Us: Endless Opportunities to Lead & Succeed Keep on Shining: Ongoing Employee Development Programs EEO & Compensation Transparency: Goodie AI is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Goodie AI complies with federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. We take factors including geographic location, education, training, skillset, market rates, certifications, and more into consideration when constructing pay ranges for new and existing roles within our organization. The compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000, base pay plus bonus. At Goodie AI, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company’s success and growth. We strive to make sure that our team members are included and have a sense of belonging that makes us a great company to work with and a great company to work for. To that end, Goodie AI is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and complies with all Equal Opportunity Employment laws. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will work to make reasonable accommodations available in the job application and interview process, to perform essential duties of the job function, and to retrieve other benefits and privileges of employment with our organization.  BEWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious activity by persons that are posing as NoGood team members, recruiters, and HR employees. Our team will contact you regarding job opportunities from email addresses ending in @nogood.io or @higoodie.com. Additionally, we do utilize our ATS- Workable- to help us schedule initial screening calls. Job seeking is hard- we’re sorry that scammers have added this element to your search for something new. Stay vigilant out there!

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Café serves as the store’s epicenter for nourishing, ready to eat, drinks and meals. The team serves chef-created, farm-to-table food by the pound for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each member will build an expertise in espresso, tea, smoothies, and the creation of seasonal beverages. The role is fast-paced and requires the ability to create a consistent and friendly experience for our customers while maintaining a highly organized space in our open kitchen. ABOUT THE TEAM: Our Café Team serves seasonal deli-style food by the pound, rotisserie classics, prepared foods and grab & go dishes made by our kitchen team using the same farm direct ingredients you can shop in the store. The Café Team also serves sustainably sourced coffee, teas, house-made shrubs, tonics and smoothies. Each member of the Cafe Team is an active participant working toward our mission of exploring generative food systems. ABOUT YOU: You exhibit strong communication skills, an attention to detail, and an optimistic attitude. Working toward positive customer experiences you thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, have the ability to multitask, and think quickly on your feet. Passionate about seasonal produce and high-level hospitality, you love food and you’re eager to learn more about our mission. WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE: **This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. LAG&C reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary. -Ensure all opening and closing procedures have been completed. -Educate daily about café menu specials. -Create a beautiful pastry display that is labeled properly. -Make sure all menus are up to date. -Take orders and serve customers with a positive, timely and willing attitude. -Ring up and check out customers efficiently -Assist customer questions about suggestions, preferences, allergens and/or preparations. -Follow LAG&C standards for serving, weighing and packaging food by the pound. -Prep made to order beverages like espresso drinks, matcha, and smoothies. -Prep batched beverages like shrubs, milk tea, and house made nut milk -Prep fruit and vegetable ingredients, as needed. -Ensure and maintain an organized, clean, stocked, and sanitary work area. -Follow the health department’s food safety and handling procedures. -Follow the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: -Experience in a fast-paced food service environment. -Barista + espresso experience. -Passion for warm hospitality and quality customer service. -Interest in seasonal produce and thoughtfully sourced products. -Proficient point of sale experience. -Proficient at cash reconciliation. -Acute attention to detail when it comes to product quality, presentation and food safety. -Strong verbal communication skills -Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with management, co-workers and customers that contribute to a productive and joyous team environment. -Exemplifies company guidelines/protocols, workplace safety and health department standards. -Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed. -Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. -Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) JOB TYPE + COMPENSATION RANGE Full-Time Open Availability Hourly $18-$19/hour plus tips WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive pay rates, a generous store discount, healthcare options, accrued paid sick time, professional development and growth opportunities. MORE ABOUT LAG&C HERE: https://lagroceryandcafe.com/