Full Stack Developer

UST; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

HSA & FSA options

Job summary

UST is seeking a Full Stack Developer to lead the architecture, design, and development of modern web applications using Node.js and React. You will collaborate across product, design, and engineering to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, code quality, performance optimization, and DevOps practices, with a compensation range reflecting US markets in Missouri.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional software development experience with emphasis on Node.js and React.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Oracle or relational DBMS, and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of front-end performance optimization and responsive design.
• Proficiency with modern development tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strongly preferred: Groovy/Java related tech and SDLC/Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical leadership.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Contribute to strategic planning, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Skills

Node.js

React

RESTful APIs

Oracle/RDBMS

Microservices

Front-end optimization

Responsive design

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Full Stack Developer

Lead I - Product Engineering

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is searching for a Full Stack Developer who will lead the architecture, design, and development of modern web applications using Node.js and React.

The opportunity:

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical leadership
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to complex problems
• Contribute to strategic planning, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions
• Ensure adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• 8-10 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js and React
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Oracle or RDBMS, and microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of front-end performance optimization and responsive design
• Proficiency in modern development tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Strongly Preferred Experience:
• Experience or hands-on work with Java technologies like Groovy
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Experience with Secure development practices and security optimization
• Track record of mentoring and leading engineering teams

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Missouri

Compensation Range: $118,000-$177,000

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.