Full Stack Developer

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Full Stack Developer to support the development, maintenance, and expansion of a live SaaS messaging platform. Working directly with the lead engineer, you will contribute to backend development, frontend functionality, database integrations, bug fixes, and ongoing platform improvements. The ideal candidate is an early-career developer with solid programming fundamentals, practical project experience, and an interest in working with Rust, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web technologies. You do not need to be an expert in every technology used by the company. What matters most is your ability to write quality code, solve problems independently, and learn quickly.

Schedule: Remote, Full Time | Monday - Friday, Flexible hours based on US Eastern Time (ET) (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain features across the company’s SaaS messaging platform.
• Support backend development using Rust, Python, and related frameworks such as Actix Web and Axum.
• Contribute to frontend development using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or Next.js.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases, APIs, and data integrations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with the lead engineer on assigned development tasks and technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and Git-based development workflows.
• Gain exposure to cloud infrastructure, containerization, and production deployment environments.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of full stack software development.
• Practical programming experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, through professional work, education, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Rust, or demonstrable experience with another systems programming language and willingness to work extensively with Rust.
• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, and web application architecture.
• Experience working with SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Git, debugging, and collaborative development practices.
• Ability to work in an existing codebase and follow technical guidance.
• Strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• GitHub and/or HackerRank profile demonstrating programming experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to any of the following backend & frontend technologies: Rust, Actix Web, Axum, SQLx, Python, TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, C, or C++.
• Experience or exposure to databases & caching: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Redis, DynamoDB.
• Experience or exposure to infrastructure & DevOps: Linux (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, Nginx, Cloudflare, Prometheus, Grafana, BeeGFS.
• Experience or exposure to networking & authentication: WebSockets, HTTP/2, SAML, OAuth2.
• Deeper experience with Rust and its web development ecosystem is particularly valuable.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage

Note

Please click the “Apply” button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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