[Remote] Full Stack Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to fostering learning, creativity, productivity, and community through education with a vision of digital equity for everyone. They are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to own the technology stack and product development, aligning the technical roadmap with strategic plans to create impactful web tools for child welfare agencies. The role involves designing secure systems, utilizing machine learning, and leading an engineering team to drive technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support team members and external partners in their understanding of the technical stack
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-quality software solutions, including backend systems and APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices
• Optimize web application performance and ensure compliance with strict regulations, such as HIPAA
• Manage cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automate deployment processes
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for technical impact by meeting with external leadership and collaborating with data scientists
• Apply best engineering practices, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), automated testing, and DevOps principles
• Research and adopt new technologies, especially generative artificial intelligence, to securely enhance software performance and business outcomes
• Stay updated on policy changes and new research in child welfare to integrate relevant insights into the technological framework

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information science, or similar field
• 2+ years of professional experience as a full-stack software engineer or technical lead
• Strong background in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems
• Proficiency with Next.js, React, Node.js, Svelte, Vue, and other modern web technologies
• Experience with version control tools (e.g. Git, GitHub, GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven record of aligning external stakeholder needs with high quality deliverables
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, especially with regards to data
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service oriented approach
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines, and possession of a self-motivated disposition
• Critical thinking skills and identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes to achieve key objectives
• Strong data skills, including proven ability to produce impactful insights with little direction
• Work both independently and successfully as a member of a team
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Link to Portfolio (Optional)

Benefits

• Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% of the premium paid for employees and 85% of dependents)
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) (with $365 monthly employer contributions)
• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
• Total Pet Plan and Supplemental Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Employee Opportunity Program (EAP) - Health and Wellness
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• 401k Retirement Plan (with 6% matching)
• 15 Days Paid Time Off Per Year
• 20 Days Paid Time Off Per Year (after 3rd Anniversary)
• 25 Days Paid Time Off Per Year (after 6th Anniversary)
• 16 Paid Holidays (14 common plus 2 flexible holidays, including Dec 25 - Jan 1)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for Moms and Dads (two weeks after first year)

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