Full Stack Engineer Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is designed for a developer who excels in polyglot programming and is capable of building sophisticated, AI-driven applications. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of complex systems—from architecting scalable Microservices and implementing cutting-edge Agentic AI workflows to crafting seamless user experiences across multiple modern front-end frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Polyglot Backend Development: Design and maintain high-performance server-side applications using Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI/Django), and Node.js.
- Modern Frontend Engineering: Develop intuitive, high-performance web interfaces using Angular, React, and Next.js, ensuring SEO optimization and efficient server-side rendering where applicable.
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Build and manage cloud-native environments on AWS, focusing on serverless architectures, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation.
- Microservices Architecture: Deconstruct monolithic requirements into scalable, resilient microservices with robust inter-service communication (REST, gRPC, or Message Queues).
- Data Analysis & Tooling: Utilize DB Analyst tools to monitor database performance, perform complex data modeling, and ensure data integrity across relational and NoSQL systems.
- Full Lifecycle Ownership: Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering and technical design to deployment and production monitoring.
Technical Skill Set
Backend: Java, Python, Node.js, Spring Boot, Express.
Frontend: Angular, React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Cloud(AWS): Lamda, EC2,S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Sagemaker
Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Design, RESTful APIs
Data & Analysis: DB Analyst Tools (e.g., DBeaver, SQL Profiler, Tableau), PostgreSQL, MongoDB
DevOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins/GitHub Actions
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in full-stack development with a proven track record of shipping production-grade software.
- Deep understanding of the trade-offs between different programming languages and frameworks.
- Experience building and deploying autonomous AI agents or integrating LLMs into existing workflows.
- Strong proficiency in managing complex AWS environments and distributed system patterns.
- Ability to analyze database health and optimize queries using specialized analytical tooling.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions across diverse tech stacks.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 142,000
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 not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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