Full Stack Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

React
Node.js
AWS
MySQL
PostgreSQL

Job Details

Title: Full Stack Engineer

Location: North Andover, MA (Local or Nearby Candidates Only)
Duration: Full Time
Interview: Video Interview

Job Description:

We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer with strong hands-on experience in React, Node.js, AWS, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. The selected candidate will take full ownership of an existing application, understand it end-to-end, and ensure a smooth transition from the current resource. This is a critical role requiring deep technical expertise across the stack, along with strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take complete ownership of an existing full stack application hosted on AWS.
  • Collaborate with the current resource to understand system architecture, data model, APIs, and integrations.
  • Maintain and enhance backend services built with Node.js for scalability and performance.
  • Develop and optimize React-based frontend components for excellent user experience.
  • Manage and optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL databases for efficiency and reliability.
  • Implement deployment strategies, monitoring, and cost optimization on AWS.
  • Troubleshoot issues across frontend, backend, database, and cloud layers.
  • Act as the single point of accountability for application health and enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Node.js backend development.
  • Expertise in React.js frontend development.
  • Solid hands-on experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL (schema design, indexing, query optimization).
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, authentication, and integrations.
  • Ability to analyze, document, and own existing systems.
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes on AWS.
  • Knowledge of caching (Redis, Memcached) and messaging systems.
  • Background in application transition/ownership roles.
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