Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Pavago

3h•Remote

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build, scale, and maintain modern web applications and the infrastructure that powers them. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on full-stack product development, cloud infrastructure, system reliability, and engineering excellence. You will work across front-end interfaces, back-end services, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing applications. Beyond shipping features, this role also involves mentoring developers, contributing to architecture decisions, and improving long-term platform stability and maintainability. The ideal candidate is a strong end-to-end engineer who thrives in fast-paced product environments and enjoys balancing speed, scalability, reliability, and technical quality.

Requirements

5+ years of professional full stack software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with React and Node.js
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB)
Hands-on cloud deployment experience using AWS, GCP, or Azure
Strong understanding of Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Experience building APIs, scalable applications, and production systems
Strong debugging, optimization, and troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Experience leading architecture reviews and technical design sessions
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation)
Background building SaaS or high-traffic applications
Experience with microservices, event-driven systems, or serverless architectures
Familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration and distributed systems
Exposure to observability, performance engineering, and cloud cost optimization

Responsibilities

Build modern, responsive user interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue
Translate Figma or Sketch designs into pixel-perfect, production-ready experiences
Optimize applications for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness
Build reusable UI components and scalable front-end architecture
Ensure compatibility across browsers and devices
Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), or Java
Build secure authentication and authorization systems with role-based access control
Design and optimize database schemas and queries across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
Implement scalable server-side business logic and integrations
Improve application reliability, scalability, and performance
Deploy and manage applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure
Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or equivalent tools
Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
Monitor infrastructure performance, reliability, and deployment health
Support scalable cloud-native architecture and deployment practices
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest, Mocha, PyTest, Cypress, or similar frameworks
Maintain high automated test coverage and engineering quality standards
Conduct peer code reviews and enforce clean coding practices
Troubleshoot production issues and performance bottlenecks efficiently
Monitor systems using Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar tools
Implement logging, alerting, and observability best practices
Apply secure coding principles aligned with OWASP Top 10 standards
Ensure systems comply with GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, or other relevant compliance requirements
Support uptime, resiliency, and disaster recovery initiatives
Collaborate with product managers and designers to turn requirements into scalable technical solutions
Lead technical discussions and contribute to architecture planning
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through reviews, guidance, and pairing
Contribute to long-term technical roadmaps and engineering standards
Participate actively in sprint ceremonies, planning, and technical estimation