Full Stack "React/Django" Engineer

The Role We Need:

PadSplit is hiring Full Stack Engineers to join an international engineering team to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components, enhancing the overall efficiency of product development while working in a Pod.  This role requires a versatile tech background for quick iteration and problem solving, while working closely in a Pod of Software and QA Engineers led by a Product Manager.  We need someone who can foster a cohesive and agile development environment to drive the pod’s productivity and innovation.

The Person We Are Looking For:

We need a versatile developer who is proficient in both frontend and backend technologies, such as JavaScript, React, Django, AWS, and Postgres databases. The ideal candidate has a strong problem-solving mindset, capable of quickly adapting to new challenges and technologies. The right candidate must excel in collaborative environments, effectively communicating with a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Here’s What You’ll Do Day-To-Day:

• Develop and maintain both frontend and backend components of the application using technologies like React and Django.

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliverable features.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices and maintainable code standards are upheld across the team.

• Optimize application performance and address any technical issues or bugs that arise.

• Implement and maintain automated testing for both frontend and backend components to ensure code reliability and quality.

• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings to align on priorities and progress.

• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, integrating them into the development process when appropriate.

Here’s What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js

• Strong backend development skills with expertise in at least one backend technology such as Python (Django) or Node.js

• Experience with database management systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.

• Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.

• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and collaborative development workflows.

• Ability to optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues across the full stack.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to debugging and resolving technical challenges.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and other team members in an agile environment.

The Interview Process:

• Your application will be reviewed for possible next steps by the Hiring Manager.

• If you meet eligibility requirements, the next step would be a video screen with a member of the PeopleOps team for about thirty (30) minutes.

• If warranted, the next step would be a video interview with our VP of Engineering for one (1) hour.

• If warranted, the next step would be a video panel interview with key stakeholders at PadSplit for two (2) hours.

• The panel interview will require a candidate to work on a technical assessment where you will showcase your software skills to the panel for discussion. 

• If warranted, then we move to contract!

$40,000 - $70,000 a year

PadSplit is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.