Software Engineer, Full Stack (Staff Level)

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

Kustomer is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable web applications using technologies such as Node.js, React, MongoDB, and AWS. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build efficient components, develop APIs, and optimize application performance while staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable full-stack web applications using Node.js, React, MongoDB, and AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Build efficient and reusable backend and frontend components and libraries.
• Develop APIs and integrate with external services and databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize application performance by implementing caching mechanisms, efficient algorithms, and database indexing.
• Implement front-end interfaces with a focus on user experience, responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure the quality and reliability of the application.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to deploy and maintain applications on AWS, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, providing timely resolutions and proactive bug fixes.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to full-stack development and propose improvements to the development process.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with team members using agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, and contribute to the overall success of the development team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong proficiency in one of the modern server-side languages such as JavaScript, Go, Python, or Java (JavaScript preferred)
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable and maintainable code
• Experience in building web applications using React.js
• Experience with RESTful API development, integrating with external services and databases
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, and experience with cloud services like AWS Lambda or Firebase
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, and collaborative development workflows
• Ability to diagnose and debug complex issues, optimize application performance, and identify areas for improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• You have Github activity showing thoughtful, relevant contributions
• Strong Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation
• Strong understanding of NoSQL databases, particularly MongoDB, including data modeling and query optimization
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Selenium) and a focus on code quality through unit testing and integration testing
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools for building, testing, and deploying applications
• Familiarity of HTML, CSS, and front-end development principles, including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in an agile team environment
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% healthcare coverage
• 401K
• WiFi and Mobile reimbursement
• Generous vacation policy