Rapid Prototyping Engineer (Junior / Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Description

About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ)

Fulfillment IQ is redefining what’s possible in logistics and supply chain technology. As a leading consultancy and solutions partner, we help brands, retailers, and 3PLs solve complex challenges—from selecting modern tech stacks to building custom software and deploying enterprise platforms.

Our globally distributed team of engineers, strategists, and logistics experts blends deep technical experience with practical industry knowledge. We value experimentation, fast learning, and clear execution. If you're early in your career and want to build real products that make real impact, this is the place to grow.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Rapid Prototyping Engineer (1–3 years experience) who is passionate about building quick, functional prototypes using Python, Next.js, MongoDB , and modern AI-assisted workflows.

This role is ideal for a strong junior developer who loves to explore, assemble solutions quickly, debug across the full stack, and use AI coding tools to accelerate development while maintaining code quality and reliability.

You'll work in short, focused cycles to turn ideas into functional proof-of-concepts that validate technical direction before they evolve into production-grade MVPs.

What You’ll Do Rapid Prototyping & Development

• Build quick proof-of-concepts using Python (FastAPI preferred), Next.js / React, MongoDB, REST / GraphQL APIs .
• Use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development.
• Integrate data sources, SDKs, and public APIs into working prototype applications.
• Implement simple front-end UIs for demos and functional flows using Next.js, Tailwind, React Hooks, and basic component libraries .

Debugging & Problem-Solving (Critical Skill)

AI-Assisted Development

Iteration & Feedback

Quality, Security & Best Practices

Documentation & Handoff

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience (1–3 Years) Core Technical Skills

o Python (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)

o Next.js / React (TypeScript or JavaScript)

o MongoDB (queries, indexes, basic schema design)

o REST APIs

o Webhooks

o Authentication (Auth0, Keycloak, JWT, OAuth)

o Frontend console errors

o Backend logs, exceptions, stack traces

o Database queries

o Network issues (CORS, headers, environment variables)

AI-Assisted Coding (Modern Trend)

DevOps & Cloud Basics (Trending for junior roles)

(Not deep expertise—just working knowledge)

Modern Tooling & Practices

o Postman / Thunder Client

o Chrome DevTools

o MongoDB Compass / Atlas

o VS Code extensions

Extra “Nice to Have” Skills (Based on current market trends)

(Not required, but strong differentiators)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here Work That Matters

Your prototypes will influence real-world logistics operations and become the foundation of production systems used by major brands.

Career Growth

As a junior engineer, you will receive :

Flexibility & Culture

We’re a remote-first team with flexible work arrangements and a culture that values curiosity, experimentation, and learning.

Benefits & Perks