Senior Full Stack Engineer, Web (React/Node.js)

MaxRewards is an early-stage technology startup building the financial optimization layer for the modern consumer. Our rapidly growing platform helps 650K+ members effortlessly manage their credit cards, unlock hidden offers, and strategically maximize their rewards and cash back—all in one seamless experience. We're on a mission to transform how people interact with their financial products and create extraordinary value from everyday spending.

We're seeking a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer with an eye for design to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll be responsible for building and optimizing the MaxRewards website from the ground up. You'll work across the entire technology stack while maintaining attention to visual and interactive details. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at an early-stage startup, with substantial ownership over our web presence, user experience, and backend architecture.

• Architect and implement a high-performance React application

• Leverage AI to generate content from our unique data

• Build an AI-powered card recommendations tool

• Design scalable backend systems that can handle growing user traffic and integration requirements

• Develop and refine our component library to maintain design consistency while accelerating development

• Improve SEO and Core Web Vitals to drive organic growth and improve user engagement

• Design, build, and maintain the MaxRewards website using React and modern web technologies

• Develop beautiful user interfaces that reflect our brand identity while enhancing usability

• Create sophisticated micro-interactions and animations that elevate the user experience

• Develop and optimize server-side applications using Node.js or similar frameworks

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and database structures that power our web applications

• Collaborate closely with design, product, and mobile teams to create seamless, cohesive user experiences

• Implement SEO best practices to drive organic growth

• Integrate AI capabilities to enhance personalization and user engagement

• Drive technical decisions around architecture, design systems, and development practices

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging design and technology standards

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience

• 3+ years of experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks

• Strong backend development experience with Node.js, Express, or similar technologies

• Exceptional understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility

• Strong visual sensibility and attention to typographic, color, and layout details

• Experience with modern CSS techniques including Flexbox, Grid, and CSS-in-JS solutions

• Experience with state management solutions (Recoil, Redux, etc.)

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and related frontend technologies

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP)

• Experience with AWS cloud services

• Experience with SEO optimization and performance tuning for web applications

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration into web applications

• Experience at early-stage startups

• Design sensibility: You have a natural eye for aesthetics and can spot misalignments and visual inconsistencies

• Ownership mentality: You take pride in your work and own problems end-to-end

• Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Autonomy: You can work independently with minimal direction

• Communication: You effectively communicate complex technical and design concepts

• Problem-solving: You approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness

• Attention to detail: You obsess over the small things that collectively create exceptional user experiences

• Growth mindset: You continuously learn and improve your skills

• Member focus: You deeply understand member needs and build solutions accordingly

At MaxRewards, we believe in:

• Autonomy with accountability: You'll have the freedom to make decisions and own outcomes

• Pragmatic excellence: We strive for high-quality code but value shipping and learning

• Member-centered development: Our engineering decisions start with member needs

• Transparent communication: Open decision-making processes

• Continuous feedback: Regular code reviews and pair programming opportunities

As one of our early engineering hires, you'll have an outsized impact on our product and exceptional growth opportunities:

• Short-term: Lead the web development effort and establish best practices

• Medium-term: Build and mentor a small web team as we scale

• Long-term: Potential paths include engineering management, technical architecture leadership, or deeper specialized technical roles

• Competitive salary and equity package

• Excellent benefits, including up to 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and 6% 401K match

• Regular team events

• Opportunity to shape the direction of a high-growth startup

• Collaborative and innovative work environment

• Direct impact on company success and product development

• Work with modern tools and tech stack

If you're passionate about creating beautiful, functional web experiences and excited about building impactful products across the entire stack, we'd love to hear from you!