Company Background

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing EdTech company based in Chicago, revolutionizing the education sector by providing affordable and effective digital instructional resources. Partnering with over 600 publishers and 1,900 campuses nationwide, they deliver an innovative, end-to-end software platform to distribute these materials to students and instructors seamlessly. Their mission directly impacts the success of millions of university students.

Project Description

The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable and secure web and mobile applications. Using TypeScript, Node.js, React, and React Native, the engineer will ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging agile methodologies will be essential to delivering high-quality, performant, and maintainable solutions for the education technology domain.

Technologies

TypeScript
Node.js
React
React Native
PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

What You'll Do

Develop and maintain full-stack applications, integrating front-end (React, React Native) and back-end (Node.js) components;
Design and implement scalable APIs and web services to support dynamic web and mobile applications;
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement technical solutions based on business requirements and user needs;
Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness through efficient coding, testing, and debugging;
Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and prevent regressions;
Review code from other engineers, providing feedback to ensure best practices and adherence to project standards;
Contribute to documentation or educational content, updating it based on product updates and user feedback;
Debug and resolve production and system issues by analyzing root causes and their impact on service operations and quality;

Job Requirements

6+ years of experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, and related frameworks such as React, React Native, and Node.js, with well-rounded experience in building full-stack applications;
- 2+ years of experience in front-end web development;
- 2+ years of experience in mobile development;
- 2+ years of experience in back-end development;
Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM tools;
Proven track record of building successful full-stack applications, products, or platforms;
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment;
Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile or cross-functional teams;
Self-directed, highly motivated, and passionate about the mission of the organization;
Proficiency in English from B1, both written and verbal;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
Internal startup incubator;
Health insurance;
English courses;
Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
Referral program for bringing in new talent;
Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.