Full Stack Developer - Advanced | Columbus, US

Job Title
Software Engineering – Full Stack Developer – Advanced
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise across both frontend and backend technologies, experience working with APIs and databases, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain end-to-end web applications.

• Build responsive and scalable frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.

• Develop robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.

• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and third-party services.

• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.

• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-tested code.

• Perform code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application performance and production issues.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams.

• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.

• Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection.

• Support CI/CD, cloud deployments, monitoring, and production releases.

• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance where required.

Required Technical Skills

• Frontend: React.js / Angular / Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.

• Backend: Java / Python / Node.js / .NET or equivalent backend technology.

• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or similar.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

• Experience with Git and modern software development practices.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and API security.

• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks.

Advanced-Level Expectations

• Ability to independently own complex features from requirements through production deployment.

• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, performance, and reliability.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across frontend, backend, database, and infrastructure layers.

• Experience designing and implementing scalable microservices and distributed systems.

• Ability to evaluate technology choices and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Ability to provide technical mentorship and influence engineering best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Experience with cloud-native application development.

• Knowledge of application observability, logging, monitoring, and performance optimization.

• Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI application integration is a plus.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Typically 6–10+ years of professional software development experience, with significant hands-on Full Stack development experience.

Key Competencies

• Full Stack Application Development

• Software Architecture & System Design

• API & Microservices Development

• Database Design & Optimization

• Cloud & DevOps

• Application Security

• Performance Optimization

• Problem Solving & Debugging

• Technical Leadership & Mentoring

• Agile Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000

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.