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Senior Full Stack Developer
Senior Full Stack DeveloperPavago • Oakland, CA, United States
Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer

Pavago • Oakland, CA, United States
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Senior Full Stack Developer

Position Type : Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours : U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for sprint cycles, deployments, and urgent fixes)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications from front-end interfaces through back-end services and databases. This role is hands-on with code while also providing architectural guidance and mentoring junior developers. The Senior Full Stack Developer ensures products are fast, reliable, user-friendly, and maintainable while supporting growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

Front-End Development :

  • Build modern, responsive UIs using React, Angular, or Vue.
  • Implement state management (Redux, Vuex, or Context API).
  • Ensure accessibility and cross-browser / device compatibility.

Back-End Development :

  • Develop APIs and business logic in Node.js, Python (Django / Flask / FastAPI), or Java / Spring.
  • Design RESTful or GraphQL endpoints for client consumption.
  • Manage server-side rendering and optimize for performance.

    • Database & Data Layer :

  • Design schemas and manage relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
  • Write optimized queries and manage migrations.
  • Implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached).

    • Testing & Code Quality :

  • Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest, Mocha, Cypress, or PyTest.
  • Maintain high code coverage (?80%) and follow style / linting rules.
  • Perform regular peer code reviews.

    • Collaboration & Agile :

  • Work with product managers and designers to refine user stories into technical requirements.
  • Participate in sprint ceremonies (planning, standups, retrospectives).
  • Provide accurate effort estimates and technical feedback.

    • DevOps & Deployment (Lightweight) :

  • Use Git, GitHub / GitLab for version control and pull requests.
  • Deploy applications using CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
  • Manage cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP for applications (Elastic Beanstalk, App Engine, Lambda / serverless functions).

    • Mentorship & Leadership :

  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and pair programming.
  • Contribute to long-term technical roadmap discussions.
  • Help enforce engineering best practices across the team.

    • What Makes You a Perfect Fit :

  • Hands-on coder who thrives building features end-to-end.
  • Strong communicator who can collaborate with product and design teams.
  • Experienced balancing fast iteration with maintainable architecture.
  • Proactive mentor who raises the skill level of the team.

    • Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) :

  • 5+ years full stack development.
  • Proficiency with JavaScript / TypeScript (React, Angular, Vue + Node.js).
  • Experience with at least one relational and one NoSQL database.
  • Familiarity with Git workflows and CI / CD.

    • Ideal Experience & Skills :

  • SaaS, e-commerce, or enterprise web application development.
  • Experience with microservices and serverless architectures.
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or lightweight DevOps (Terraform, Docker).
  • Industry background in fast-paced product environments.

    • What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Senior Full Stack Developer's day revolves around shipping features while maintaining performance and reliability. You will :

  • Start with standup, reviewing sprint goals and prioritizing tickets.
  • Develop new features across front-end and back-end, from UI components to APIs.
  • Review and merge code, providing mentorship through constructive feedback.
  • Debug and optimize applications, resolving bugs or scaling bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with designers and product managers to refine UX and feature requirements.
  • Deploy updates through CI / CD pipelines and monitor performance in production.
  • Document technical changes for future maintainability and onboarding. In essence : you are both a hands-on builder and technical leader, ensuring applications are robust, scalable, and continuously improving.

    • Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) :

  • Features shipped on time and aligned with requirements.
  • Application uptime ? 99.9% with minimal performance issues.
  • Code coverage maintained ? 80%.
  • Reduced technical debt (tracked through code reviews / refactoring).
  • Positive feedback from peers and product stakeholders.

    • Interview Process :

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Technical Assessment (e.g., build a small feature end-to-end with API + UI + test coverage)
  • Client Interview with Engineering / Product Team
  • Offer & Background Verification
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