Full Stack Engineer
The Full Stack Engineer designs, develops, and maintains scalable, high‑performance web applications by working across both front‑end and back‑end systems. This role collaborates closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet business and user needs. At the P2 level, the engineer demonstrates growing expertise in full stack development, handles moderately complex tasks with minimal supervision, and contributes to the overall architecture and process improvements of the engineering team.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated starting salary: commensurate with experience plus annual bonus.
- Full‑time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Full Stack Engineer Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and deploy features across the front‑end and back‑end technology stack.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with product, UX, and QA teams to define requirements and ensure deliverables meet functional and technical specifications.
- Maintain and improve existing applications by troubleshooting, debugging, and refactoring code.
- Participate in peer code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and performance.
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with security guidelines.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements, automated testing, and deployment processes.
- Document code, technical designs, and architectural decisions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions that improve product quality or team efficiency.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (required).
- Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience, including both front‑end and back‑end development.
- Proficiency in at least one modern front‑end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Experience with server‑side languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C#).
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs, database systems (SQL and NoSQL), and ORM frameworks.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
- Understanding of responsive web design, cross‑browser compatibility, and accessibility standards.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of GraphQL, microservices architecture, or serverless functions.
- Background in test‑driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
- Exposure to DevOps tools and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
Competencies
- Technical Expertise: Applies growing knowledge of full stack technologies to solve moderately complex problems.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross‑functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and requirements while maintaining productivity.
- Quality Orientation: Delivers high‑quality work with minimal defects and strong maintainability.
Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Legal Disclaimer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.