Full Stack Developer

Region 4 Education Service Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston seeks a Full Stack Developer to architect, develop, and maintain robust APIs, back-end systems, and React TypeScript frontends that power our applications.

This role requires deep expertise in C# development, microservices, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud services such as AWS. You will contribute to data engineering and drive secure, scalable solutions across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using C#/.NET in a microservices layout.
• Architect scalable microservices with clear boundaries and communication patterns.
• Build and optimize database solutions with MongoDB, Snowflake, and AWS RDS.
• Develop containerized apps and manage deployments with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Create serverless functions with AWS Lambda and connect to React TypeScript frontends.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and complex data migrations with minimal downtime.

Skills

C#/.NET

React TypeScript

Microservices design

RESTful APIs

Git

Security best practices

Troubleshooting distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS (RDS, Lambda)

MongoDB

Snowflake

PostgreSQL/SQL Server

Job description

Full Stack Developer

Region 4 Education Service Center REGION 4 ESC - HOUSTON, Texas

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Classification: Administrative/Professional

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrative

Job Grade: 5

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Department Director

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $86,743 to $103,883 Per Year

Job Description

Job Goal: Architect, develop, and maintain robust APIs, backend systems, and React TypeScript frontends that power our applications. This role requires deep expertise in C# development, React TypeScript, microservices architecture, containerization, database management, cloud services, and data engineering.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree within a technical field such as Computer Science, Business Management, or Information Technology, preferred

Experience

• 4 years of professional experience in full stack development with C#/.NET and React TypeScript
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, including design patterns, service decomposition, and inter-service communication
• Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly MongoDB
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including RDS and Lambda
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience leading cloud migration projects and strategies
• Experience with complex data migration methodologies and tools
• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL/SQL Server and relational database design
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline development
• Strong grasp of security principles including OWASP guidelines, secure coding practices, and data protection
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills in distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional AWS services (S3, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with message queuing systems (SQS, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Strong proficiency in React TypeScript, including component design, state management, and API integration

Major Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using C# and .NET frameworks within a microservices architecture
• Architect and implement scalable microservices solutions with proper service boundaries and communication patterns
• Build and optimize database solutions using SnowFlake, MongoDB, and AWS RDS
• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes
• Develop serverless functions using AWS Lambda for scalable backend operations and integrate with React TypeScript frontends
• Design and implement ETL pipelines for data processing and transformation
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud infrastructure
• Plan and execute complex data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime
• Implement security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, API security, and container security
• Optimize database queries and API performance for high-traffic, distributed applications
• Design, develop, and maintain React TypeScript frontends, ensuring seamless integration with backend APIs

Supervision/Personnel Management

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required