Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (JavaScript/TypeScript)

The Planet Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is hiring a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 100% remote role. This W2, full-time position requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, with strong RESTful API design and AWS cloud development.

You will build scalable integrations and collaborate across teams to deliver secure, high-performing customer experiences. You will work with React/Next.js and CI/CD pipelines, leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and software quality, while participating

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience developing cloud-based applications in AWS.
• Understanding of software design patterns, architecture, and modern development practices.
• Experience with commerce or e-commerce platforms, payments, or transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable integrations across commerce, payment, CRM, and third-party platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing customer-facing products.
• Troubleshoot production issues, improve system reliability, and promote engineering best practices.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and software quality.

Skills

RESTful API design

AWS cloud

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

React

Next.js

CI/CD pipelines

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (100% Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent W2 position

Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000k

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About the Position

Our client, a mission-driven group, is investing in a major transformation of their digital commerce platform and is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to help design and build the next generation of customer-facing digital experiences.

What You'll Do

• Design scalable integrations across commerce, payment, CRM, and third-party platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing customer-facing products.
• Troubleshoot production issues, improve system reliability, and promote engineering best practices.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and software quality.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building and designing RESTful APIs.
• Experience developing cloud-based applications in AWS.
• Understanding of software design patterns, architecture, and modern development practices.
• Experience supporting or building commerce, e-commerce, subscription, payment, or transaction-based platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React, Next.js, or similar modern web frameworks.
• Experience integrating third-party platforms and APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience working in customer-facing digital product environments.
• Interest in AI-assisted software development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.).
• Passion for mission-driven organizations, arts, culture, education, or nonprofit initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a senior engineer who combines strong technical depth with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable owning projects from design through deployment, collaborating across disciplines, and helping shape the future of a growing engineering team.