Full Stack Engineer

Vagaro•Pleasanton, CA

6d•$123,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vagaro is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to building and scaling the backend systems that power Vagaro’s platform. You’ll directly influence performance, reliability, and scalability, enabling seamless experiences for thousands of businesses and their customers. This role is based onsite in Pleasanton, CA Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of software development experience, with strong backend focus.
Strong experience with C# and ASP.NET (Core/MVC).
Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB).
Experience with asynchronous programming and concurrency (async/await patterns).
Experience with caching strategies and performance optimization.
Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, JWT, session-based).
Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar environments.
Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Passion for building scalable systems and high-quality user experiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with event-driven architecture (e.g., message queues, pub/sub systems).
Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments.
Experience integrating with third-party APIs (e.g., CRM systems, messaging platforms, payments).
Exposure to modern frontend frameworks such as React.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using C# and ASP.NET (Core/MVC) to power core platform functionality.
Build and own well-structured RESTful APIs that support frontend applications, internal tools, and third-party integrations.
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to translate product requirements into reliable, high-performance backend systems.
Implement secure and scalable authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, session-based flows).
Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models across SQL and/or NoSQL systems to ensure performance and scalability.
Leverage asynchronous programming (async/await) and concurrency patterns to build efficient, non-blocking systems.
Improve system performance through caching strategies and performance optimization techniques.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance system reliability in cloud environments (Azure or AWS).
Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Continuously refactor and improve backend systems to enhance performance, scalability, and stability.
Stay current with modern backend technologies, API standards, and cloud infrastructure best practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Performance-based bonuses
15 accrued days of PTO
10 company holidays annually
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Discounts on attractions, theme parks, shows, sports events, movies, hotels, and more through TicketsAtWork
$30/month reimbursement for any Vagaro service, including health, beauty, or wellness treatments.
$50 monthly stipend for onsite microkitchen
DoorDash DashPass subscription
College Assistance Reimbursement
Access to EAP & Work/Life Programs
LinkedIn Learning account
401k program with 4% matching
Optional life/supplemental insurance
Access to on-site gym
Flavored water dispenser
Basketball court