Full Stack Developer

Role Information

• Job Title Full Stack Developer
• Work Location Remote but 2 weeks of mandatory training onsite
• Employment Type Full-time
• Employment Status Exempt, salaried
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must reside in the United States.
• We are not accepting applicants for remote workers in California, Illinois, and New York at this time. Applications from any of these states can not be considered.

Compensation

• $121,252 to $154,291 based on number of years of experience Role Overview The Full Stack Developer is a key technical contributor responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining robust, scalable web applications across the full technology stack. This role works at the intersection of product innovation and engineering excellence — collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive business value. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise alongside a passion for research and development, continuously exploring emerging technologies and contributing to the evolution of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable web applications and APIs across the full stack — from database schema to UI components
• Create AI applications where appropriate to enhance the business
• Lead architectural decisions and code reviews, ensuring high standards for maintainability, security, and performance
• Participate actively in R&D efforts evaluate new technologies, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and contribute findings to engineering roadmap discussions
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning and discovery sessions to shape technical solutions
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements across front-end and back-end systems
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software reliability
• Contribute to internal technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and R&D reports
• Mentor junior developers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Stay current with industry trends and proactively recommend tooling or process improvements
• Participate in on-call rotation and support incident response as needed Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of professional full stack development experience in a tech/software environment
• 2+ years of experience participating in or leading R&D projects, including prototyping and technical evaluation
• Demonstrated experience with agile/scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Front-end Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Back-end Strong experience with server-side languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, or Go
• Databases Solid understanding of both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases
• Cloud & DevOps Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes
• APIs Deep knowledge of RESTful API design; familiarity with GraphQL
• Version Control Expert-level proficiency with Git and collaborative branching workflows
• Security Understanding of application security best practices (OWASP, authentication, data encryption)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or like discipline
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Google Professional Cloud Developer)
• Experience publishing or presenting R&D findings (internal whitepapers, conference talks, or technical blog posts)
• Background working with machine learning integrations, data pipelines, or AI-assisted tooling
• Prior experience in a tech startup or fast-paced product engineering environment
• Contributions to open-source projects or public technical communities
• Experience with WebSockets, real-time systems, or event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and microservices patterns
• Knowledge of performance profiling tools and advanced debugging techniques
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi Other Qualifications
• Successfully pass background check for cybersecurity access requirements.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex, distributed full stack applications in a production environment
• Ability to use AI development tools at an expert level
• Strong command of both front-end and back-end development paradigms, with an eye for performance and scalability
• Experience contributing to or leading R&D initiatives, including prototyping novel solutions, evaluating new frameworks, and translating research findings into production-ready features
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with product managers, designers, and engineering peers
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and eager to take ownership of technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior and mid-level developers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence Cybersecurity Role Expectations
• Candidate will be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity and those relevant to the functions of their role.
• Candidate is expected to maintain a cybersecure work environment. Physical Requirements
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands to type, handle products, tools and navigate a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to view computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer contributions
• 401(k) with Employer match
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Paid PTO
• Eight paid holidays per year
• All other benefits required by applicable law Alignment with Corporate Values All Cutsforth employees are expected to perform their work in a manner that exhibits understanding and adherence to the Company Mission and Core Attributes of Cutsforth Employees. Employees in management roles must exhibit continual improvement along Cutsforth’s Leadership Traits. Further, each employee must read and adhere to corporate policies and safety protocols.
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