Senior Full Stack Developer (Node.js + React.js)

STACK IT RecruitmentWaterloo, ON
CA$110,000 - CA$130,000Hybrid

About The Position

We're partnering with an established software company looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a small, highly collaborative product team developing enterprise web applications used by organizations across the education, telecom and government sectors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning features from design through deployment. You'll work across the full stack using React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend, building REST APIs, integrating messaging services, designing microservices, and contributing to architectural decisions that shape the long-term direction of the platform.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience developing full stack web applications
  • Strong commercial experience developing backend services with Node.js
  • Extensive experience building modern frontend applications using React
  • Strong understanding of JavaScript, asynchronous programming, and REST API development
  • Experience working within a microservices architecture
  • Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or another messaging platform
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or similar relational databases
  • Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar technologies
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, scalable application design, and engineering best practices
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to contribute to technical discussions
  • Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code

Nice To Haves

  • PHP development experience
  • Experience designing application architecture
  • Docker or containerization experience
  • Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or modern frontend tooling
  • Experience working with AI-assisted development tools

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using Node.js and React
  • Build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs supporting modern SaaS applications
  • Develop responsive, intuitive user interfaces using React and modern frontend development practices
  • Design and implement solutions within a microservices architecture
  • Develop integrations using RabbitMQ or similar messaging technologies
  • Work with PostgreSQL and other relational databases to support scalable, high-performance applications
  • Participate in application architecture, feature design, and technical planning discussions
  • Translate user stories and product requirements into well-designed technical solutions
  • Perform code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across frontend, backend, APIs, messaging services, and databases
  • Help establish and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
  • Write clear technical documentation to support long-term maintainability
  • Collaborate closely with Product to ensure solutions meet both technical and business requirements

Benefits

  • Competitive vacation and personal days
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Annual professional development allowance
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