Junior Full-Stack Engineer (Contract) - Build UI & APIs

Isoftstone; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

iSoftStone, Inc. is seeking a Junior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. You will develop web applications, APIs, and admin components, delivering features with a strong focus on quality and reliability.

Responsibilities include building user interfaces, integrating services, automating tasks, and maintaining databases. You will work with stakeholders, follow standards, and participate in code reviews, testing, and releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 1+ year of web development experience (internships included).
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, or Java).
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Familiarity with Git collaboration workflows and debugging.
• Strong learning ability, ownership, and clear communication; reports progress and risks.
• Experience with unit testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Web application development: build frontend pages, backend APIs, and database components for admin applications and deliver features.
• Develop business features, configure workflows, and maintain applications on the existing platform.
• Integrate third‑party and internal system APIs; build scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
• Own database schema design, queries, data reconciliation, and migrations; investigate and resolve system issues.
• Follow development standards; participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, and releases; work with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver on time.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

Git

Unit tests

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud deployment

Job description

iSoftStone, Inc. is seeking a Junior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. You will develop web applications, APIs, and admin components, delivering features with a strong focus on quality and reliability.

Responsibilities include building user interfaces, integrating services, automating tasks, and maintaining databases. You will work with stakeholders, follow standards, and participate in code reviews, testing, and releases.