The Senior Full-Stack Engineer will develop backend APIs and frontend features, focusing on SQL database design, integration, and maintaining data integrity, while delivering reliable production updates.
We’re seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our engineering team and build foundational systems across both backend services and front-end interfaces. You’ll work closely with our Director of Engineering and other talented team members, with primary focus on API development, data modeling, and integrations — while contributing to frontend user experiences when needed.
This role is perfect for an engineer who is strong in backend fundamentals (SQL, database design, API architecture), enjoys working across the stack, and values clean, thoughtful engineering practices.
What You’ll Do
Backend Development
- Build and maintain GraphQL and REST APIs that power our platform
- Design and implement PostgreSQL schemas, migrations, and data structures
- Integrate with external APIs, vendors, and data sources
- Implement and maintain business logic within backend services
- Develop data processing and transformation workflows
Database & Data
- Write efficient, well-structured SQL for application logic and reporting
- Maintain data integrity across relational models
- Improve query performance through indexing and optimization
- Support and evolve our SQL-driven analytics and reporting layer
Front-End Contribution
- Implement product features using Vue.js
- Connect UI components to backend APIs and data streams
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver consistent user experiences
Operations & Quality
- Ship reliable production updates within our weekly release cadence
- Debug and resolve production issues as they arise
- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for owned services
- Write tests and documentation for new features and systems
What We’re Looking For
Technical Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building production applications
- Strong SQL skills (joins, schema design, performance tuning)
- Proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript
- Experience with GraphQL or REST API development
- Familiarity with Vue.js or React
- Solid understanding of relational databases, normalization, and data integrity
- Strong foundation in programming fundamentals and asynchronous execution
Professional Skills
- Curious, eager to learn, and receptive to mentorship and feedback
- Clear communicator who asks thoughtful questions
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Fully remote (USA) with flexible hours
- Work/life balance mindset
Health & Financial
- Company contribution for health, dental & vision
- 401(k) with 6% company match — no vesting period
Team & CultureAll-expenses-paid team gatherings
- All-expenses-paid team gatherings
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Clear advancement path for high-performing engineers
Top Skills
GraphQL
Node.js
Postgres
React
Rest
SQL
Typescript
Vue
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