Full Stack Engineer (React and Python), Contract To Hire

Socket.dev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

66degrees is seeking an experienced Fullstack Engineer to lead the development of a modern, document-centric web interface integrated with Google Cloud Vertex AI Search. You will bridge frontend and backend search pipelines to build document processing and auto-generation features for an enterprise AI platform.

The role combines Python backend engineering, React frontend design, and AI/search platform integration. Duration is contract-to-hire with potential conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering in production web apps.
• Proven mastery of Python and modern React.
• Experience with vector/search platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, Elasticsearch).
• Experience with document handling and data pipelines.
• Cloud familiarity and secure data handling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build frontends in React for document handling and interactive workflows.
• Develop Python services and RESTful APIs to connect UI with search pipelines.
• Integrate Vertex AI Search and other search engines for indexing and retrieval.
• Implement document parsing, rendering, and auto-generation workflows.
• Optimize state management and API latency for real-time interactions with search indices.
• Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers and leadership to refine requirements and ensure delivery.

Skills

5+ years experience

Python

React

API development

Problem solving

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

React (hooks)

Job description

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

We are looking for an experienced Fullstack Engineer to lead the development of a modern, document-centric web interface integrated with Google Cloud Vertex AI Search. In this role, you will bridge frontend web applications with intelligent backend search pipelines to build document processing and automated document creation features for an enterprise-grade agentic AI platform.

This contract-to-hire position combines complex Python backend engineering, modern React frontend design, and AI/search platform integration to deliver scalable, business-critical software.

Duration- Up to 11 weeks with potential conversion to full time role.

Location- Remote

Tentative start date: End of August

Responsibilities:

• Frontend Development: Architect and build clean, responsive user interfaces in React tailored for complex document handling, data extraction, and interactive workflows.
• Backend Development & APIs: Write performant, maintainable Python services and RESTful APIs to connect user interfaces with underlying search engines and data pipelines.
• Search & AI Integration: Connect application workflows to Vertex AI Search, optimizing document indexing, query retrieval, and agentic AI prompt/response pipelines.
• Document Processing Systems: Implement robust solutions for uploading, parsing, rendering, and auto-generating enterprise documents within the platform.
• Performance & Scalability: Optimize state management, initial load times, and API latency for seamless real-time interactions with search indices.
• Code Quality & Testing: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, participate in peer code reviews, and adhere to strict enterprise security standards.
• Technical Collaboration: Work alongside cloud engineers, technical architects, and leadership to refine requirements and maintain steady project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience delivering end-to-end web applications in production environments.
• Core Tech Stack: Proven mastery of Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django) and modern React (hooks, state management, asynchronous data flow).
• Search & RAG Concepts: Practical experience integrating vector search or enterprise search platforms (e.g., Google Vertex AI Search, Elasticsearch, Pinecone).
• Document Handling: Exposure to document parsing, unstructured data pipelines, or automated document creation workflows.
• Cloud & Security: Familiarity with cloud ecosystem fundamentals (preferably Google Cloud Platform) and secure data-handling practices.
• Availability & Time Zone: Ability to work primary business hours aligned with Central, Mountain, or Eastern time zones.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

AI Transparency & Disclosure

As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.