Full Stack Forward Deployed Engineer

RevStar; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RevStar is seeking a Full Stack Forward Deployed Engineer to build enterprise-grade cloud apps with React frontends and secure Node.js microservices. You will work in a client-facing, agile environment delivering production-grade software, integrating AWS services, search, and data pipelines.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a remote contract setting. Ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, client-focused projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional full-stack engineering experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Build performant, accessible React frontends with modern JS/TS patterns.
• Design and deploy secure RESTful APIs and Node.js microservices on AWS.
• Implement enterprise search/data workflows with AWS OpenSearch and Kendra.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and clients in an agile delivery cadence.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

ReactJS

Node.js

Express

REST APIs

AWS

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Client-facing

Tools

OpenSearch

Kendra

Lambda

API Gateway

ECS

S3

DynamoDB

PostgreSQL

RDS

Express

Node.js

ReactJS

TypeScript

CI/CD

GitHub

Job description

Build What Matters at RevStar

Position: Full Stack Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

• Reports To: Product Manager/Software Development Lead
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

Ready to build sleek, enterprise-grade cloud applications that blend high-performance UI, cloud-native backends, and modern search architectures? RevStar is an AI-first innovation shop and AWS Advanced Tier Partner delivering end-to-end cloud, data, and AI solutions for forward-thinking clients. We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to build responsive React frontends, architect secure Node.js microservices, and integrate modern AWS search and data pipelines. In this role, you will work in an agile, client-facing environment where you turn complex business problems into production-grade digital products. Above all, the ideal candidate embodies RevStar’s core values:

• Self-Mastery: We hold a high bar for how we think, communicate, and improve.
• Ownership: We own outcomes, not just effort.
• Shared Destiny: We rise or fall together.

Your Impact Pillars

Frontend Architecture & UI Delivery

• Build performant, accessible, and responsive web applications in ReactJS using modern JavaScript and TypeScript patterns.
• Translate Figma mockups into reusable component libraries that drive consistent user experiences across client products.
• Optimize client-side performance, state management, and user interaction flows.

Backend Engineering & AWS Integration

• Design and deploy secure, scalable RESTful APIs and backend microservices using Node.js, Express, and AWS serverless tooling (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS).
• Model and manage structured and unstructured data using SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RDS, S3).
• Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and automated testing suites to ensure production-grade code quality.

Advanced Search & Data Workflows

• Implement enterprise search, indexing, and data retrieval capabilities using Amazon OpenSearch and Kendra.
• Collaborate with data engineers to build ETL pipelines that unify disparate client data sources into searchable, actionable architectures.
• Integrate identity management and authentication best practices using AWS Cognito.

Agile Client Delivery & Collaboration

• Partner directly with Product Managers, UX Designers, and client stakeholders to refine requirements and demo completed features.
• Active participant in architecture reviews, sprint ceremonies, and team code reviews to elevate engineering standards across projects.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3–5+ years of professional full-stack engineering experience utilizing JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Core Stack: Deep expertise in ReactJS, Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, and database design (SQL & NoSQL).
• AWS Cloud Depth: Proven track record building and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS infrastructure (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3).
• Consulting Mindset: Excellent written and verbal communication habits with experience (or strong desire) working in client-facing agile teams.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in client-facing roles or consulting environments
• Expertise with OpenSearch, Kendra, or similar search/indexing services
• Experience implementing semantic search or working with LLMs in search pipelines
• Familiarity with AWS Glue, Athena, Step Functions, or other ETL tooling
• Working knowledge of Cognito and identity management best practices
• Experience with React Native or mobile-focused frontends
• Exposure to HIPAA, SOC2, or other compliance environments
• Remote-First Working Environment – Collaborate from anywhere while staying connected with our global team.
• Collaborative, Innovative Culture – Work alongside top talent in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values curiosity and initiative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At RevStar, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. RevStar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

RevStar is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR at [e-mail].