Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Nerdery • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nerdery is a digital product consultancy that partners with clients to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology. At Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our team! The Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Nerdery is responsible for designing, managing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications for our customers. This role requires a proactive collaborator who can translate complex business and functional requirements into production-ready solutions while mentoring colleagues to raise the technical bar across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 6+ years of professional experience in software development and engineering.
• Deep proficiency in Python with extensive experience building cloud applications in an AWS environment.
• Experience with common Python application frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework.
• Strong relational and document database skills (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) with the ability to write and optimize complex queries.
• Proficient in React with experience building complex, stateful front-end applications.
• Comfortable with TypeScript and familiar with common React meta-frameworks (e.g., Next.js, Astro).
• Familiarity with common front-end tooling (e.g., Webpack, Vite, Turbopack) and UI patterns such as responsive design, mobile-first, and single-page vs. multi-page application architectures.
• Solid understanding of browser internals and common cross-platform/cross-browser issues.
• Good API design and development experience, including building and scaling APIs across various compute types (Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway).
• Experience working with containerisation tools such as Docker.
• Comfortable with common DevOps concerns (e.g., CI/CD) for cloud applications, with strong version-control practices in Git.
• Comfortable with automated testing strategies across the stack (unit, integration, and end-to-end tests).
• Proven ability to translate business and functional requirements into well-architected, production-ready solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Proactive collaborator who mentors colleagues and raises the technical bar across the team.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of common accessibility concerns (advanced knowledge is a significant plus).
• Localization/internationalization experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build complex, stateful front-end applications using React and TypeScript
• Develop and scale APIs across various AWS compute types, including Lambda, ECS/Fargate, and API Gateway
• Architect back-end services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework
• Write and optimize complex queries for both relational and document databases like PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
• Implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and E2E) to ensure code quality across the entire stack
• Manage containerization and deployment efforts using Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals

Benefits

• Choose from two comprehensive medical plans (including an HSA-eligible option), plus high-quality dental and vision insurance.
• Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Discounted, employee-paid options to protect your family, pets, and assets, including Voluntary Life and AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, Pet Insurance, and plans offering Legal Support and Identity Theft Protection.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 3.5% with immediate vesting.
• Flexible time off with Flex PTO that can be used for vacation, personal time, personal illness, or time off to care for dependents.
• Remote-friendly workplace.
• Dedicated resources and access to funds to pursue professional development, attend industry conferences, and obtain certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior