Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
About The Position
Cardata is seeking a high-impact Senior Fullstack Software Engineer with strong frontend expertise to help build and evolve Cardata’s core platform. This role involves a hands-on approach to designing and shipping performant, scalable, and intuitive user experiences, with contributions across the full stack as needed. The roadmap includes challenges in AI, enterprise-scale workflows, and complex integrations. This position is for an AI-native builder comfortable using tools like Cursor or Claude Code to accelerate development, improve code quality, and innovate software development processes. The Portal Team is responsible for the product foundation, scalable systems, user experiences, and flexible architecture, operating with a high ownership, high velocity mindset. They prioritize shipping value quickly, collaborating with product and SMEs, using AI-assisted development, and emphasizing clean architecture and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 6–10+ years of experience building modern web applications
- Strong expertise in TypeScript, React, NextJS
- Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
- Deep understanding of component architecture and design systems
- Deep understanding of state management and data fetching patterns
- Deep understanding of performance optimization and UX best practices
- Ability to build clean, intuitive, and scalable UI systems
- Hands-on experience using Cursor, Claude Code, or similar AI tools in development workflow
- Understanding of efficiency gains using spec driven workflows
- Demonstrated ability to use AI to increase speed, improve code quality, and reduce rework
- Strong judgment on when to trust vs. verify AI-generated code
- Strong understanding of testing (unit/integration), CI/CD, and code quality practices
- Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Proven ability to scope, break down, and deliver complex features
- Skilled at working and communicating cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other SMEs and explaining technical decisions clearly
- High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and results
Nice To Haves
- NestJS (Nice to have)
- Experience with AWS (Lambda, SQS/SNS, etc.)
- Experience building internal tools, platforms, or design systems
- Familiarity with feature flagging tools (e.g., Flagsmith)
- Experience with analytics/data tools (e.g., Snowflake, ThoughtSpot)
- Background in high-growth SaaS environment
Responsibilities
- Build high-quality, performant workflows and experiences using React and Next.js
- Contribute across the stack, including TypeScript, NestJS, and PostgreSQL
- Develop scalable UI architecture using component libraries and design systems
- Own features end-to-end, from concept to production
- Leverage AI tools like Cursor or Claude Code for rapid prototyping, feature shipping, code quality improvement, debugging, refactoring, and test generation
- Continuously evolve AI usage to increase engineering velocity and output quality
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
- Contribute to code reviews, RFCs, and engineering standards
- Help define and evolve best practices, patterns, and architecture
- Ensure high quality through testing (unit/integration/E2E) and strong fundamentals
- Work closely with Product, Design, other engineers, and SMEs to shape solutions
- Break down complex problems into clear, shippable increments
- Take ownership of delivery, timelines, and outcomes
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Benefits
- Remote work and flexible working hours
- Mentorship and development opportunities
- Extended medical & dental benefits
- Healthcare spending account
- $3,000 annual Health and Wellness Spending Account
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible (Unlimited) Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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