Senior Full Stack Developer

Summary

Join ScholarshipOwl, the largest scholarship marketplace in the U.S., as a skilled Full Stack Developer. You will be a crucial member of the Development - Growth Team, building and optimizing platforms for students and businesses. This role requires 6+ years of full-stack development experience, proficiency in Nuxt 3, TypeScript, and relevant technologies, and strong teamwork skills. You will contribute to all stages of the development lifecycle, from UI component development to maintaining Node.js microservices. ScholarshipOwl offers a remote-first culture with unlimited PTO, flexible work schedules, a co-working budget, and a talent-powered environment. Apply now to help shape the future of education!

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack development
• English proficiency (B2 level or higher)
• Hands-on experience with Nuxt 3 & TypeScript, including deep understanding of SSR in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and familiarity with JSON:API
• Basic understanding of Laravel
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and PrimeVue (or similar component libraries)
• Proven experience working in production environments, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using Git for version control

Responsibilities

• Actively contributing as a Scrum team member
• Developing UI components and website architecture
• Building and maintaining Node.js microservices
• Writing clean, well-structured code while adhering to industry best practices
• Participating in all stages of the development lifecycle
• Collaborating with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to create a seamless user experience
• Continuously optimizing performance and scalability of applications
• Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in full stack development

Preferred Qualifications

• Performance optimization for web applications
• Unit and integration testing experience
• CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services like Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, or Kubernetes
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc
• Experience leveraging Mixpanel (or similar tools) to analyze user behavior and drive growth strategies (big plus for our Growth Team)

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO – Take time off to rest, recharge, and explore your passions
• Talent-Powered Environment – Work alongside exceptional minds and innovators who push the boundaries of what's possible
• Global Community – Build meaningful connections at our annual retreats
• Flexible Work Schedule – Enjoy a work-life balance that maximizes productivity and wellness
• Co-working Budget – Get the best of both worlds with the option to work from a coworking space, on us
• Remote-First Culture – Work from anywhere with full support and flexibility