Full Stack Developer

Cutsforth•Ferndale, WA

18h•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable web applications and APIs across the full stack — from database schema to UI components
C reate 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