Sample full stack developer job description
At [Company X], we rely on a dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles of our rapidly evolving technical stack. We’re seeking a full stack developer who is ready to work with new technologies and architectures in a forward-thinking organization that’s always pushing boundaries. This person will have complete, end-to-end ownership of projects. The ideal candidate has experience building products across the stack and a firm understanding of web frameworks, APIs, databases, and multiple back-end languages. The full stack developer will join a small team that uses new technology to solve challenges for both the front-end and back-end architecture, ultimately delivering amazing experiences for global users.
Objectives of this role
- Work across the full stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth
- Develop new features and infrastructure in support of rapidly emerging business and project requirements
- Assume leadership of new projects, from conceptualization to deployment
- Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, and maintain high standards for code quality and application design
- Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment
- Architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale
- Work primarily in Ruby, Java/JRuby, React, and JavaScript
- Engage with inspiring designers and front-end engineers, and collaborate with leading back-end engineers to create reliable APIs
- Collaborate across time zones via Slack, GitHub comments, documents, and frequent videoconferences
Required skills and qualifications
- At least one year of experience in building large-scale software applications
- Experience in building web applications
- Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs
- Knowledge of Ruby, Java/JRuby, React, and JavaScript
- Excellent debugging and optimization skills
- Experience in unit/integration testing
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or engineering
- Interest in learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies
- Professional certification