REFRAME Full Stack Developer

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
PG194513EP

Internal Recruitment
No

Working Title
REFRAME Full Stack Developer

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($75,000 - $90,000)

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (40 hours/week, with flexibility)

Job Location
Raleigh, NC

Department
Biological And Agricultural Engineering

About the Department

The Full Stack Developer will be an employee in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Engineering at NC State University. The department actively contributes to the academic, research, and extension missions of the University.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

This position supports the REFRAME project, a multi-year, externally funded research initiative led by NC State University. The project aims to deliver a modular, AI-enabled, open-source platform for feedstock-agnostic evaluation of future biomass. It will integrate legacy open-source models, novel surrogates, shared metadata schemas, and a large language model (LLM) to enhance accessibility for varied stakeholders.

Leveraging well-characterized agricultural and food processing residues, REFRAME will generate insights into historically underfunded circular biomass streams and provide deployment-ready tools for end-to-end scenario analysis, counterfactual modeling, and decision support across the value chain. The full-stack developer will play a key role in the front-end and back-end development of the digital backbone of this platform in close collaboration with faculty, research staff, and external partners.

The Full Stack Developer is responsible for the end-to-end development of our applications, including the user interface (front-end), server-side logic (back-end), and database management. This role requires a versatile engineer who can design, code, and deploy solutions, bridging the gap between design and functionality to deliver a seamless user experience. The full-stack developer will work closely with the project manager, the systems architect, research personnel, and other members of the development team to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centered solutions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across the entire technology stack, from user interfaces and APIs to databases, cloud infrastructure, and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will also thrive in an agile, collaborative environment and is comfortable taking ownership of features across the entire stack.

End-to-End Development (60%)

• Front-End (Client-Side) Development: Create visually appealing, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces (UI) and ensure excellent user experience (UX).
• Back-End (Server-Side) Development: Write clean, functional code for server-side application logic, and ensure high performance and scalability.
• Database Management: Design, create, and manage databases, write efficient queries, and ensure data integrity and security.
• API Development: Develop and integrate Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to ensure seamless communication between the front-end, back-end, and external services.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks throughout the application stack. Ensure identified vulnerabilities are resolved in a timely manner.

Deployment & DevOps (20%)

• Server Management: Configure and manage servers for development, staging/QA, and production environments.
• Source Code Control: Use and support version control through GitHub Enterprise.
• Manage CI/CD Pipeline: participate in the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) process.

Collaboration and Documentation (20%)

• Work closely with stakeholders, designers, product managers, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Ensure complete code and solution documentation through inline
  comments, GitHub docs, and/or other tools.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or similar field and 1-2 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a similar field, and at least 2-4 years experience in a similar role OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Experience in front and back end computer development and as a full stack developer

Preferred Qualifications

Front-End (Client-Side) Development

• Strong knowledge of HTML & CSS, including responsive design principles
• High proficiency in JavaScript
• Experience with at least one modern framework/library (React.js, Angular, or Next.js)

Back-End (Server-Side) Development

• Proficiency in at least one major server-side language (JavaScript/Node.js, Python, or Java)
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL
• Basic understanding of web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx) and application deployment

Database Management

• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, PostGIS)
• Experience with non-relational databases (e.g., DuckDB)
• Ability to design database schemas and write optimized queries

Systems & Tools

• Version control experience with Git (GitHub or GitLab)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Basic understanding of web security, including authentication, authorization, and common vulnerabilities

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills across the full technology stack
• Adaptability and ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies
• Effective communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High attention to detail, ensuring code quality and pixel-perfect UI implementation

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required
No

Commercial Driver's License required
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date
03/04/2026

Anticipated Close Date
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Position Details

Position Number
00111876

Position Type
EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0

Appointment
12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID
118101 - Biological And Agricultural Engineering

EEO

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