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Full Stack Developer

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12 Locations

A Full Stack Developer is a versatile engineer capable of handling every layer of a web application, from the user interface (front-end) to the server-side logic and database (back-end). In a company, they often act as a "one-person army" or a bridge between different technical departments.
Core Roles & Responsibilities
End-to-End Development: Managing the complete software lifecycle, from initial conceptualization and design to final deployment and maintenance.
Front-End Architecture: Designing and implementing responsive, visually appealing user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.
Back-End Infrastructure: Building server-side logic and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) using languages like Python, Java, or Node.js to handle data processing.
Database Management: Designing, creating, and optimizing databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) to store and retrieve application data efficiently.
Testing & Debugging: Conducting unit and integration tests to identify bugs and ensure the application is secure, stable, and high-performing.
Deployment & DevOps: Automating the deployment process using CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with graphic designers for UI/UX features and product managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Essential Technical Stack
Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
Back-End: Proficiency in at least one major server-side language (Python, Ruby, PHP, Java, or C#) and its corresponding frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring Boot, ASP.NET).
Version Control: Mastery of Git and GitHub for tracking code changes and collaborating with other developers.
Why Companies Hire Full Stack Developers
Companies—especially startups—value full stack developers because they are cost-effective, can pivot quickly between tasks, and possess a holistic understanding of how different parts of a project interact.

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories