Full-Stack Engineer: React, Node/Golang, AWS & Kubernetes

GCS Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Full Stack Engineer to design scalable frontend applications with React.js and to develop robust backend services. You will work with AWS, microservices, and Kubernetes to deploy cloud-based solutions. You’ll collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering to deliver high-performance software.

Strong experience in React.js, Node.js, Golang, or Python, plus Docker, CI/CD, and REST APIs is required. Live video tools and MCP-based solutions are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building frontend with React.js and full-stack apps.
• Backend API development using Node.js, Golang, or Python.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable frontend apps using React.js.
• Develop backend services and APIs with Node.js, Golang, or Python.
• Build and maintain microservices and distributed systems.

Skills

React.js

Full-Stack development

Node.js

Golang

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

REST APIs

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with strong experience in React.js, backend development, AWS, microservices, and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will work closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to build scalable, high-performance applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable frontend applications using React.js.
• Develop backend APIs and services using Node.js, Golang, and/or Python.
• Build and maintain microservices and distributed systems.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based applications using AWS.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to deliver new features.
• Ensure seamless frontend and backend integration with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and CI/CD automation.
• Document technical designs, APIs, and workflows.
• Work closely with UX designers to ensure implementations match the intended user experience.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with React.js and full-stack development.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js, Golang, and/or Python.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with live video platforms and video editing tools.
• Experience building LLM agents and MCP-based solutions.
• Strong experience with Golang.
• Production experience with Kubernetes.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.