Senior Full Stack Developer
Los Alamitos, CA( 2-3 days in office)
This position contributes to the architecture, design, development, implementation, and lifecycle support of web-based applications. The efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the applications and systems under this position's charge are crucial to the organization and key stakeholders including volunteer governance, leadership, staff, members, customers, and partners since these systems significantly impact the organization's ability to monetize its intellectual property.
Must-haves:
- Next.js (v14.2+)
- Angular (v19+)
- Tailwind CSS (v3.4+)
- Strong problem-solving mindset and love for challenges
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools to improve speed and code quality
Why this role?
You ll help architect and build sophisticated web platforms using cutting-edge JavaScript frameworks, working closely with designers and engineers to deliver polished, high-performance solutions.
Work Experience
7-10 years or relevant experience. Req
Skills and Requirements Architecture and system design:
- Basic knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and system design.
- Knowledge of common design patterns (e.g., MVC, Singleton, Factory) and their application in software development.
- Ability to learn and practice best practices in code design to ensure maintainability and scalability.
Project leadership and domain knowledge:
- Ability to understand the business and strategic vision.
- Proficiency is leading large initiatives and manage resources.
- Experience in understanding the business language.
- Basic experience in the areas of publications, conference event management, non-profit governance, volunteer management, digital library, markeing & sales technology, and association membership.
Content Management Systems:
- Expertise in WordPress CMS (or Drupal) and custom PHP development.
- Experience building high-traffic eCommerce websites for enterprises using WordPress/Drupal, focusing on high availability, response time, and performance.
- Proficiency in implementing WordPress as a headless backend system with WP REST API.
- Knowledge of implementing and integrating with eCommerce packages/software such as WooCommerce and WooCommerce API.
- Experience with security issues with WordPress/Drupal and how to address them is required.
- Knowledge of integrating WordPress website with other internal or external services and applications is required.
- Experience digital media and publications is preferred
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
JavaScript, Typescript, and Front-End Development:
- Command of the latest JavaScript frameworks: MEAN & MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, Next.js/AngularJS/React, Node.js).
- Expertise in Typescript, HTML, CSS, Tailwind, JSON, JavaScript, and AJAX.
- Understanding of WebSockets, XMLHttpRequest, client-side caching, local storage, JavaScript modules, JavaScript scope and function execution, and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).
Web Services and APIs:
- Proficient in web services such as REST API.
- Experience integrating WordPress and Drupal websites with other internal or external services and applications.
Databases:
- Proficient in modern databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, MySQL, etc.
- Experience in data modeling and data analysis.
Authentication and Security:
- Knowledge of LDAP and Single Sign-On (SSO) setups.
- Experience setting up user authentication using standard authentication services.
- Understanding of security issues with WordPress and methods to address them.
Cloud and System Administration:
- Proficient in AWS infrastructure administration and setup.
- Proficient in Linux OS system administration.
- Implementation experience on AWS platforms or other hosting sites (e.g., WP Engine).
- Experience with implementing applications on the AWS platform or other hosting site for example: WP-Engine
- Experience with application servers (any modern servers), reverse proxy servers, and web servers is required.
CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment):
- Proficient understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools.
- Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS codepipeline, or CircleCI.
- Knowledge of automating build, test, and deployment processes.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning/integration/deployment tools. For example:- Subversion and Hudson
Development Tools and Practices:
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub.
- Experience with application servers, reverse proxy servers, and web servers.
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design concepts, performance tuning, and current technology trends.
- Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.
Project Management and Collaboration:
- Hands-on experience with project management tools like JIRA.
- Good knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience in project estimation and planning.
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact with all levels of management.
- Strong business acumen to understand business strategies, customer objectives, processes, and products.
User Experience and Design:
- Strong knowledge of UX and responsive design principles.
- Strong knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles and how to adhere to them in applications.
- Strong knowledge of ADA compliance
- Strong knowledge of PCI compliance