Senior Full-Stack Engineer: Architect, Lead React/Node

BuildOps; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Lunch provided on in-office days

In-office hubs and events

Job summary

BuildOps in Los Angeles is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to architect, build, and optimize our full-stack platform across the stack from scalable frontend applications (React.js) to high-performance backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, REST). You will mentor engineers and influence best practices in a distributed team environment.

The role emphasizes API design, database optimization, and observability with Jest and React Testing Library.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with full-stack focus in modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong React.js expertise and scalable frontend architecture experience.
• Backend experience with Node.js, GraphQL APIs (Apollo/Relay) and RESTful services.
• Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar).
• Experience with performance optimization, caching, and rendering strategies.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with containers and cloud infra (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Nice to have Python for backend development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and automated deployments.
• Proven mentoring and coaching experience; strong communication skills.
• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Willingness for hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri remote, Tue-Thu in office).

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain the full-stack platform (React frontend, Node.js backend).
• Lead technical decisions for frontend and backend; ensure performance and maintainability.
• Design, develop, and optimize APIs and integrations.
• Improve database design and query performance.
• Enhance UI components with Material-UI for a consistent UX.
• Own full-stack observability with logging and performance analysis.
• Evaluate new technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with QA to ship high-quality software.
• Define and enforce testing strategies (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Mentor engineers through design reviews and pair programming.
• Lead cross-team technical initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

GraphQL APIs

REST APIs

TypeScript/JavaScript

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

Mentoring engineers

Strong communication

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Material-UI

Jest

React Testing Library

Apollo/Relay GraphQL

Job description

BuildOps in Los Angeles is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to architect, build, and optimize our full-stack platform across the stack from scalable frontend applications (React.js) to high-performance backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, REST). You will mentor engineers and influence best practices in a distributed team environment.

The role emphasizes API design, database optimization, and observability with Jest and React Testing Library.