Apprentice, Software Engineering

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Apprentice Software Engineering

Apprentice Software Engineering

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Hiring Remotely in Chicago IL USA
Remote or Hybrid
Internship
eCommerce • Real Estate • PropTech
Purchasing Platform is the online marketplace for the property management industry.
The Role
As a Software Engineering Apprentice you'll write code in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript build AI-powered features and automate workflows across teams to improve efficiency. You'll gain hands-on coding experience and contribute to real projects from day one with a pathway to full-time employment following the apprenticeship.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re transforming property tech! 

Purchasing Platform Inc. is a next generation marketplace serving the property management sector. Leveraging our market knowledge and tech savvy we revolutionize the procurement of products and services across the property management sector. By centralizing procurement our software brings stronger corporate controls and greater spend visibility to portfolio operators of all sizes.

About the Role

We're looking for a Software Engineering Apprentice to help us build integrate and ship AI-powered features on top of our existing product. You'll work directly with our engineering team in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript writing real code in our production stack from day one — not toy projects or sandboxed exercises.

A core part of this role is using AI tools to replace fragile manual processes with scalable automation — connecting systems across Sales Operations and Product so that our team spends less time on repetitive work and more time on things that matter.

We are not looking for someone who will manage the status quo. We want someone who ships iterates and actively looks for the next thing to improve.

Apprenticeship Details

Job Title: Software Engineering Apprentice  

Type: Part-Time (20 hrs/week)    

Location: Hybrid in Chicago IL (1-2 days in office per week)

Compensation: Paid

Length of Apprenticeship: 6-months

Estimated Start Date: June 1 2026

 

This is a paid part-time role (20 hrs/week) with a genuine path to full-time employment for the right person. You will be expected to roll up your sleeves ask good questions and take ownership of your work from day one.

What you’ll be doing

    Key Responsibilities

    Software Development

    • Write clean well-tested code in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript alongside our engineering team
    • Build and ship product features end-to-end — from scoping and implementation through deployment and monitoring
    • Contribute to code reviews technical discussions and engineering best practices
    • Debug and improve existing systems reducing technical debt and fragile manual workarounds
    • AI Integration & Automation

      • Build AI-powered features and workflows using LLM APIs (Anthropic OpenAI etc.) in our existing stack
      • Connect internal and third-party tools via APIs and integrations (CRMs project trackers databases)
      • Partner cross-functionally with Sales Ops and Product to identify and automate high-impact manual processes
      • Document integration patterns experiments and results clearly for the wider team
      • What You'll Own

        • Features shipped per quarter — measured by test coverage and production stability
        • Reduction in manual processing time across workflows you automate — tracked against a defined roadmap
        • Quality of code contributions: well-documented reviewed and built with the next engineer in mind
        • Breadth and reliability of integrations built and maintained

        What Success Looks Like Over the Next 6 Months

        Within the first 30 days you will have a working understanding of our codebase and stack have shipped your first pull request to production and identified at least one automation opportunity to bring to your manager.

         

        By month three you are contributing independently to feature work in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript have shipped at least one AI-powered integration and engineering trusts you to own a slice of the product.

         

        By month six you are being seriously evaluated for a full-time offer. Multiple workflows have been meaningfully automated your code is stable and well-reviewed and the team sees you as a reliable contributor across the stack.

What you'll bring to the role

    What We’re Looking For

    Experience & Qualifications
    • Working knowledge of Ruby or JavaScript/TypeScript — you've built something real with at least one of them
    • Familiarity with web development fundamentals: REST APIs databases version control with Git
    • Hands-on experience with at least one LLM API or AI framework — you've integrated AI into a project
    • Genuine curiosity about applied AI — you follow the space and have opinions about what's useful
    • Strong communicator — you can explain what you built why it matters and what comes next
    • High ownership mindset — you surface issues proactively and follow through without being chased
    • Tools We Use

      • Languages: Ruby JavaScript / TypeScript
      • AI APIs & frameworks: Anthropic Claude OpenAI LangChain
      • Automation & integrations: REST APIs webhooks Zapier Make (Integromat)
      • Data: PostgreSQL Supabase Redis
      • Dev tooling: Git / GitHub VS Code CI/CD via GitHub Actions
      • Collaboration: Slack Notion Linear — you'll be connecting AI to these too

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Join Our Team: Perks Benefits and Culture
At Purchasing Platform we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be part of something bigger. Our comprehensive benefits package and vibrant culture are designed to support your health well-being and career growth. Here's what full-time team members can look forward to when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health.
Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs.
Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year including PTO holidays and a winter break you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge.
Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one.
Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days choose where you work best whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier.
Our Cultural Hub: Located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 444 N Wells St. Ste 502 our office is more than just a workspace—it's a hub where creativity and collaboration thrive.

Our Core Values
Bring Joy: We believe in making every day enjoyable for our team and our customers.
Value People: Every team member is respected heard and valued.
Make an Impact: We're driven to make a positive difference in everything we do.
Keep It Simple: Efficiency and clarity guide our processes and decisions.
Always Be Curious: Continuous learning and innovation are at the heart of our culture.

Commitment to Equality
We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Skills Required

  • Working knowledge of Ruby or JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Familiarity with web development fundamentals: REST APIs databases version control with Git
  • Hands-on experience with at least one LLM API or AI framework
  • Strong communicator
  • High ownership mindset

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The Company
HQ: Chicago IL
30 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Purchasing Platform is a unique B2B marketplace tailored for all sectors of property management. We leverage cutting-edge technology to empower property portfolios enabling them to manage purchasing activities efficiently across all properties while driving real cost savings from trusted suppliers. Our platform services portfolios across the nation enhancing operational workflows with features like embedded multi-level workflows automated expense classification and our proprietary integration with accounting software systems.

Why Work With Us

Whether it's our employees or customers we put People first. Our culture is built on transparency empowerment and accountability. Our platform is designed from the ground up to provide unbeatable value and savings to our customers. The result is the rapid growth we all dream of being a part of. Come join the team!

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Purchasing Platform Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our hybrid policy allows employees to work however they work best. Employees are encouraged to work in our Chicago office one day per week.

Typical time on-site: 1 days a week
HQChicago IL
Our offices are located in Chicago's River North neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and amenities within walking distance of the building.

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