Software Developer - Backend

Role Overview

Job Title: Software Developer - Backend
Job Type: Full-Time W2 Employee
Reports To: VP of Technology
Location: Omaha, NE HQ (Hybrid: Office + Work From Home)
Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Base Salary Range + Up to a $15,300 Incentive Bonus

Your Impact On Team Sidekick

Your mission is clear: build strong backend systems, improve the tools our team depends on, and help Franchise Sidekick scale with technology that is stable, thoughtful, and built to last.

Backend Development & Feature Delivery

• Build and maintain backend features that support Franchise Sidekick’s internal tools, workflows, and user-facing systems
• Translate business needs into practical technical solutions with support from the Software Architect and Technology team
• Write clean, readable, and maintainable code that fits existing architecture and development standards
• Develop APIs, services, business logic, and backend processes that help Team Sidekick operate more efficiently
• Collaborate with other team members to understand requirements, clarify edge cases, and deliver reliable software
• Support feature development from planning through implementation, review, testing, and release

System Maintenance, Refactoring & Technical Quality

• Improve existing systems by reducing complexity, cleaning up legacy code, and strengthening maintainability
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical debt that affect team productivity or system reliability
• Follow established coding patterns and contribute to a consistent, organized codebase
• Help improve backend architecture over time by suggesting practical improvements and thoughtful refactors
• Maintain the health of existing features and support fixes when issues arise

Integrations, Data Flow & Automation

• Build and maintain integrations with third-party tools, internal systems, and external data sources
• Support reliable movement of data between systems, including imports, exports, synchronization, and background processes
• Help automate repetitive workflows to reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot integration issues and partner with the team to keep data accurate, timely, and useful

Technical Learning & Process Improvement

• Continuously build knowledge of Franchise Sidekick’s systems, tools, architecture, and business model
• Stay curious about better ways to build, test, maintain, and support software
• Contribute ideas that improve development workflows, team communication, and overall engineering quality
• Take ownership of personal growth while helping create a stronger, more capable Technology team