UI Developer

GCS Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes building scalable front-end and back-end systems with React.js, Node.js, Golang, and Python, leveraging AWS, microservices, and Kubernetes.

You will collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering to deliver high-performance applications, ensure robust CI/CD, and maintain strong integration between frontend and backend components.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React.js and full-stack development.
• Hands-on Node.js, Golang and/or Python.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable frontend applications using React.js.
• Develop backend APIs and services with Node.js, Golang, or Python.
• Build and maintain microservices and distributed systems.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based apps using AWS.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to deliver new features.
• Ensure seamless frontend-backend integration with performance focus.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and CI/CD automation.
• Document technical designs, APIs, and workflows.
• Work closely with UX designers to ensure implementations match the intended user experience.

Skills

React.js

Full-stack development

Node.js

Golang

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with strong experience in React.js, backend development, AWS, microservices, and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will work closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to build scalable, high-performance applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable frontend applications using React.js.
• Develop backend APIs and services using Node.js, Golang, and/or Python.
• Build and maintain microservices and distributed systems.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based applications using AWS.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to deliver new features.
• Ensure seamless frontend and backend integration with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and CI/CD automation.
• Document technical designs, APIs, and workflows.
• Work closely with UX designers to ensure implementations match the intended user experience.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with React.js and full-stack development.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js, Golang, and/or Python.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with live video platforms and video editing tools.
• Experience building LLM agents and MCP-based solutions.
• Strong experience with Golang.
• Production experience with Kubernetes.