Staff Full Stack Developer

We are seeking a Staff Full Stack Developer to design, build, and scale critical systems that power core business operations. This role requires strong expertise across both frontend and backend development, with the ability to design end-to-end solutions, drive architecture decisions, and deliver highly scalable, resilient systems.

You will work across the full technology stack, partnering with product, design, and engineering teams to build modern, customer-centric experiences and robust backend platforms.

A Day in the Life:

As a Staff Full Stack Developer, you will:

• Design and develop end-to-end features across frontend, backend, and APIs
• Own critical components of core systems
• Build scalable microservices and responsive user interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Lead architectural discussions and influence system design decisions
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
• Ensure high standards of performance, security, scalability, and maintainability

What You will Do:

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications (frontend + backend)
• Build modern UI applications using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Develop backend services using Java, Node.js, or similar technologies
• Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

System Design & Architecture

• Architect scalable, distributed systems
• Design domain-driven solutions
• Ensure systems are resilient, fault-tolerant, and highly available

Cloud & DevOps

• Build and deploy applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability

Data & Integration

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases
• Design efficient data models and ensure data consistency
• Integrate with internal and external services (payments, identity, third-party APIs)

Quality & Engineering Excellence

• Drive test automation (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards
• Improve engineering processes, tooling, and developer productivity

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with Product, UX, and business stakeholders
• Break down complex problems into deliverable solutions
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years of full stack development experience
• Proven experience building and scaling production-grade systems
• Experience in domain-heavy systems (e.g., rental, travel, e-commerce, logistics) preferred
• Proven experience leading a group of engineers to build and scale production-grade systems

Technical Skills

Frontend

• Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with modern frontend architectures and state management
• Focus on performance, accessibility, and responsive design

Backend

• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar
• Strong experience designing APIs and microservices
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices

Cloud & Data

• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP
• Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Experience with caching, messaging systems (Kafka, SQS), and event-driven architecture

Engineering Practices

• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and observability tools
• Test-driven development and automation mindset

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to own features end-to-end
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Product mindset with focus on customer experience
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

We expect the starting salary to be around $175k but will be commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Get:

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more