Senior Full-Stack Engineer

StratITech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

StratITech is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to build and scale a data platform powering advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

You will architect scalable full-stack applications, develop with React on the frontend and Node.js or Python on the backend, and own critical data services in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Engineer.
• Experience with React or similar frontend frameworks.
• Backend development experience with Node.js and Python.
• Experience designing scalable architectures including microservices, serverless, or event-driven systems.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable full-stack applications.
• Build and optimize modern frontend experiences using contemporary frameworks.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js or Python.
• Design and manage databases and data-intensive applications.
• Ensure system scalability, security, and performance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and help foster a strong engineering culture.
• Contribute to hiring and scaling the engineering team as the organization grows.
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and leadership.

Skills

Full-Stack

React

Node.js

Python

Microservices

Serverless

Event-driven

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

React ecosystem tooling

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Client

Our client is an innovative, venture-backed technology company building a sophisticated data platform designed to help organizations better understand how business activities translate into measurable outcomes. Their technology combines advanced analytics, large-scale data processing, and modern AI techniques to deliver actionable insights that help enterprise organizations make more informed strategic decisions.

The company is in a rapid growth phase and is building a highly collaborative engineering culture focused on solving complex technical challenges and delivering impactful products. Team members have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while playing a meaningful role in shaping both the platform and the engineering organization as it scales.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to play a key role in building and scaling a sophisticated technology platform that powers advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to work in an exciting, fast-moving startup environment where engineers have significant ownership and influence over product direction.

Candidates must be energized by working in an interrupt-driven startup environment, where priorities evolve quickly and engineers collaborate closely across teams to deliver impactful solutions.

What You'll Do

• Architect, design, and develop scalable full-stack applications
• Build and optimize modern frontend experiences using contemporary frameworks
• Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js or Python
• Design and manage databases and data-intensive applications
• Ensure system scalability, security, and performance
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and help foster a strong engineering culture
• Contribute to hiring and scaling the engineering team as the organization grows
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, data, and leadership

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Engineer
• Experience building modern frontend applications using React or similar frameworks
• Backend development experience with Node.js and Python
• Experience designing scalable architectures including microservices, serverless, or event-driven systems
• Strong experience with database design, query optimization, and data modeling
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

These Skills Are a Plus

• Experience working with AI/ML platforms or data-intensive systems
• Experience building products at high-growth startups
• Experience leading engineering initiatives or mentoring teams
• Exposure to large-scale analytics or marketing intelligence platforms

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup and make an immediate impact
• Work on cutting-edge AI-driven technology and complex data challenges
• Significant ownership and influence over the platform architecture
• Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role as the team expands
• Competitive compensation with potential equity opportunities