Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Akolades, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Akolades, Inc. is seeking a senior full-stack engineer to join our SF-based team and help build scalable systems that empower communities. You will work with React, TypeScript, and Node.js to architect distributed services and ship user-focused features.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive technical decisions, and push for performance, security, and quality across the codebase.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• Experience with Node.js, Express, and RESTful API design.
• Knowledge of database design (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization.
• Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Architect distributed systems that handle millions of users.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to ship user-focused features.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-building.
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards.

Skills

Senior

Full-stack

React

TypeScript

Node.js

Express

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Containerization

Distributed systems

Microservices

Code reviews

Security best practices

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Job description

We're looking for a senior full-stack engineer to help us build scalable systems that connect and empower communities. You'll work with a modern tech stack and have the opportunity to shape both our technical architecture and product direction.

What You'll Do

• Design and build scalable web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js
• Architect distributed systems that handle millions of users
• Collaborate with product and design teams to ship user-focused features
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision‑making
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development
• Experience with Node.js, Express, and RESTful API design
• Knowledge of database design (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization
• Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with real‑time systems (WebSockets, WebRTC)
• Knowledge of GraphQL and modern API design patterns
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Open source contributions
• Experience building developer tools or platforms
• Competitive salary and equity package
• 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and flexible working hours
• $3,000 annual learning and development budget
• Latest MacBook Pro and home office setup stipend
• Quarterly team gatherings and annual company retreat