Senior Full Stack Applications Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company is looking for a Senior Full Stack Applications Engineer to design and maintain applications that enhance talent acquisition and employee experiences. The role entails collaboration with various teams to deliver scalable and secure systems. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in software development, are proficient in Python, and have experience with cloud applications like AWS or GCP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally in HR-related applications.
• Solid foundation in computer science principles: algorithms, data structures, design patterns.
• Experience building large-scale microservices and cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Build tools and applications to support the company's people strategy.
• Collaborate with various teams on multiple projects.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Postgres

SQL

Microservices

Cloud applications (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As a Senior Full Stack Applications Engineer on the Client People Applications team, you will design, build, and maintain tools and applications that support talent acquisition and employee experiences. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with people strategies, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Build tools and applications to support Client’s people strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Analysts, Data Engineers, and other Application Engineers on various projects.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and maintain supporting services.
• Troubleshoot, configure, test, and deploy applications to meet requirements and timelines.
• Train end-users and peers on new processes and functionalities as needed.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, scalability, and security.
• Continuously iterate on solutions to ensure measurable impact and alignment with business goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally in HR-related applications.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI framework.
• Experience with databases such as Postgres, with strong SQL/PLSQL query skills.
• Solid foundation in computer science principles: algorithms, data structures, design patterns, virtualization.
• Experience building large-scale microservices and cloud-based applications (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills across remote teams.
• Outcomes-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in building and maintaining HR or People-related applications.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated ownership and proactive approach to improving work products.