Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to lead the technical direction of our platform, owning the codebase and infrastructure end-to-end, and collaborating directly with the founder. Highlights: 1. Autonomy to shape the product's technical direction 2. Own the full application lifecycle and production infrastructure 3. Leverage AI-powered development tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot **The Opportunity** =================== We're looking for a Senior Full\-Stack Engineer who can take ownership of the codebase and infrastructure. This isn't just a "build what you're told" role—you'll be the primary technical driver of the platform, making architecture decisions, shipping features end\-to\-end, and ensuring our systems run reliably in production. You'll work directly with the founder and have real autonomy to shape the product's technical direction. **Our Tech Stack** ================== **Layer** **Technologies** **Backend** **Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Gradle** **Frontend** **Angular 7, TypeScript, Angular Material, RxJS, Webpack** **Database** **PostgreSQL with JPA/Hibernate, Liquibase migrations** **Infrastructure** **AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront), Docker** **Framework** **JHipster (project scaffolding and conventions)** **Monitoring** **Bugsnag (error tracking)** **What You'll Do** ================== * Own the full application lifecycle—backend APIs, frontend UI, database schema, CI/CD pipelines, and production infrastructure on AWS * Design, develop, and ship new features across the Java/Spring Boot backend and Angular frontend * Manage and optimize our PostgreSQL database, including schema migrations (Liquibase), query performance tuning, and data integrity * Maintain and improve AWS infrastructure: EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and related services * Collaborate directly with the founder to translate business requirements into technical solutions * Improve code quality through testing, code reviews, refactoring, and documentation * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and thoroughly * Evaluate and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and practices to keep the platform competitive * Leverage AI\-powered development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality **What We're Looking For** ========================== **Required** ------------ * 5–8\+ years of professional software development experience * Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security) * Solid front\-end skills with Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, component architecture) * Deep experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases—schema design, migrations, query optimization * Hands\-on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, IAM) or comparable cloud platforms * Comfortable working across the entire stack and owning infrastructure alongside application code * Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) for daily collaboration * Self\-directed and proactive—you take initiative, flag issues early, and don't wait to be told what to do * Available during US business hours (Central Time preferred, but flexible within the Americas) **Nice to Have** ---------------- * Experience with JHipster\-generated applications * Familiarity with Liquibase for database change management * Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) * Background in marketplace platforms, subscription billing, or scheduling systems * Exposure to mapping/GIS tools (Google Maps API, geospatial queries) * Interest in or experience with AI\-assisted development workflows