Designs, builds, and ships scalable full-stack applications and services. Responsibilities include developing Java and Spring Boot APIs and microservices, building React interfaces, managing NoSQL data, contributing to architecture, using AI coding assistants, reviewing code, mentoring engineers, and partnering with product, design, QA, and DevOps teams.
Role Overview
We are looking for a senior Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and ship scalable web applications and services across the stack. You will own features end to end, from API design and data modeling to user-facing interfaces, and help set engineering standards for the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot, and Node.js where appropriate.
- Build responsive, high-quality user interfaces with React.
- Model and manage data in NoSQL databases, with attention to performance and scalability.
- Contribute to architecture and design decisions; write clear technical designs and review those of others.
- Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude) responsibly to speed up development while maintaining code quality.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold testing and documentation standards.
- Partner with product, design, QA, and DevOps to deliver reliable releases.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot; solid experience with Node.js.
- Hands-on experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (for example MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, or Couchbase).
- Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (Git), and automated testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerization.
- Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools into team workflows.
- Background in performance tuning, security best practices, and observability.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 50,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 175,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
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