Full Stack Engineer

Brightsmith; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in California is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the development of a customer-facing application. You’ll design user interfaces, develop secure backend services, and visualize real-time data, contributing significantly to their innovative platform. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of experience with full-stack development and a strong background in security practices. This position is full-time and offers competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-stack development experience with secure, data-driven applications.
• Experience with time-series data, WebSockets, and real-time alerting systems.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a responsive, intuitive interface for utility operators.
• Architect APIs and services that interface with our cloud-based pipeline.
• Integrate live and historical visualizations using modern frameworks.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Python

AWS

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Job description

This range is provided by Brightsmith. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Our client is pioneering real-time grid intelligence with a next-generation sensing and analytics platform. As they transition from prototype to production, they’re building a secure, scalable, and intuitive interface that empowers utilities to monitor, analyze, and act on live data from a cloud-based fiber optic sensing pipeline.

We’re seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to lead development of their customer-facing application—delivering a polished, professional-grade experience that meets the highest standards of usability, performance, and cybersecurity.

What You’ll Do

• Build user-facing applications: Design and implement a responsive, intuitive interface for utility operators and engineers.
• Develop secure back-end services: Architect APIs and services that interface with our cloud-based sensing and analytics pipeline.
• Visualize real-time data: Integrate live and historical visualizations (e.g., sag, temperature, strain, alerts) using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate on UX: Work with designers and product leads to translate utility workflows into clean, intuitive experiences.
• Ensure reliability and scalability: Deliver high-performance, fault-tolerant systems across multi-tenant environments.
• Prioritize cybersecurity: Apply secure coding practices, authentication/authorization standards, and compliance best practices.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of full-stack development experience with secure, data-driven applications.
• Front-end: React, Vue.js, or Angular; D3.js, Plotly, or similar data visualization libraries.
• Back-end: Python (FastAPI, Flask), Node.js, or Go; PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB; RESTful APIs.
• Security: OAuth2, JWT, TLS, RBAC, audit logging, and secure coding practices.
• Cloud: AWS, GCP, or serverless architectures.
• Experience with time-series data, WebSockets, and real-time alerting systems.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Available immediately, with reliable transportation to Irvine, CA.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with utility systems, SCADA/EMS integration, or industrial IoT.
• Background in cybersecurity compliance for mission-critical infrastructure.

Why Join Us

This role is central to delivering a game-changing platform as a production-ready solution. You’ll accelerate their ability to ship customer-facing features and shape how utility partners interact with real-time grid intelligence. We’d love to hear from you if you thrive on building secure, scalable, and impactful applications that drive operational innovation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
• Utilities
• Telecommunications

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