Full Stack Software Engineer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York City is seeking a hands‑on full‑stack engineer to build and ship features for our React portal and Spring Boot services.

You will design REST APIs, work with PostGIS data, deploy microservices on AWS, and collaborate on map views and real‑time visuals. 2–4 years of experience required; experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Git is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional full‑stack software engineering experience.
• Strong command of React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript for building complex, stateful web applications.
• Solid backend experience in Spring Boot; experience designing and building robust REST APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with PostGIS or relational databases; able to write performant queries and understand data schemas.
• Working knowledge of AWS services (S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS) and deploying applications in containerized environments (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and a strong understanding of version control (Git).
• Ability to read and reason about data flows involving real‑time streams, media assets, and geospatial coordinates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams and working asynchronously.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and ship full‑stack features across our React web portal and Spring Boot backend services.
• Develop and maintain versioned RESTful APIs that surface sensor data, vessel telemetry, and AI detection outputs to end users.
• Deploy and maintain microservices running on AWS, ensuring service reliability and low latency under high‑throughput data conditions.
• Write and optimize PostGIS queries and data access patterns to support bulk artifact retrieval and map rendering across hundreds of vessels.
• Build internal admin and fleet management tools that help our operations team configure, monitor, and support deployed SmartMast units.
• Collaborate closely with our design team to implement pixel‑precise UI components for data‑dense map views and sensor visualizations.

Skills

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

Full-stack

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Spring Boot

PostGIS

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and ship full‑stack features across our React web portal and Spring Boot backend services.
• Develop and maintain versioned RESTful APIs that surface sensor data, vessel telemetry, and AI detection outputs to end users.
• Deploy and maintain microservices running on AWS, ensuring service reliability and low latency under high‑throughput data conditions.
• Write and optimize PostGIS queries and data access patterns to support bulk artifact retrieval and map rendering across hundreds of vessels.
• Build internal admin and fleet management tools that help our operations team configure, monitor, and support deployed SmartMast units.
• Collaborate closely with our design team to implement pixel‑precise UI components for data‑dense map views and sensor visualizations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional full‑stack software engineering experience
• Strong command of React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript for building complex, stateful web applications
• Solid backend experience in Spring Boot; experience designing and building robust REST APIs
• Hands‑on experience with PostGIS or relational databases; able to write performant queries and understand data schemas
• Working knowledge of AWS services (S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS) and deploying applications in containerized environments (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and a strong understanding of version control (Git)
• Ability to read and reason about data flows involving real‑time streams, media assets, and geospatial coordinates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams and working asynchronously

Bonus Points

• Experience with geospatial data, mapping libraries (Mapbox, Leaflet, Deck.gl), or AIS/vessel tracking systems
• Familiarity with WebSockets or SSE for real‑time UI updates
• Background in defense, maritime, or government software with exposure to data security requirements
• Experience integrating ML model outputs into user‑facing product features

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full‑stack software engineering with a strong focus on React and Spring Boot for building and maintaining robust applications. Proficient in deploying microservices on AWS and optimizing data access patterns using PostGIS.