Full Stack Software Engineer (React/Node)

Full Stack Software Engineer (React/Node)

Contract-to-hire

Onsite in Orange County, CA

We’re partnering with an innovative aerospace & defense company looking for a full stack developer to help scale their platform. This role is fully onsite (M-F) in Orange County, CA, no hybrid or remote flexibility.

What You’ll Do:

• Work across the stack using React, Node.js, and cloud‑native technologies
• Own end‑to‑end feature development from design through deployment
• Build scalable web apps and microservices
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and maintain production systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact products

What They’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of full stack software engineering experience
• Strong React and Node.js experience
• Background building production web apps in modern cloud environments
• Experience with CI/CD, tooling, and engineering best practices
• Experience with other backend technologies (Python, C++, Go, etc)
• Proven engineering foundation from a top‑tier organization, combined with the flexibility and ownership mindset needed to succeed on a small, startup‑style team
• US Citizenship required due to access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the posi…