Build and maintain scalable full-stack web applications across front-end and back-end systems. Develop RESTful APIs, integrate AI and machine-learning models using Python, manage SQL and NoSQL databases, and create GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with data scientists, troubleshoot and improve existing software, participate in code reviews, and apply modern DevOps, cloud, containerization, and microservices practices.
Job Title: Full Stack Engineer (AI-focused)
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining scalable web applications using either Spring Boot or Node.js, with proficiency in Python. This role requires a passion for both front-end and back-end development, along with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and a solid understanding of DevOps practices, specifically writing GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain both client-side and server-side architecture for our web applications.
- Build robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs using either Spring Boot (Java) or Node.js.
- Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Utilize Python for scripting, data manipulation, and integrating AI/ML models into our applications.
- Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to integrate and deploy machine learning models and AI-driven features.
- Create, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate the build, testing, and deployment processes.
- Work with and manage both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of quality.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in full-stack development, AI, and DevOps to drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in either Java with Spring Boot or JavaScript with Node.js.
- Solid experience with Python and its application in a web development context
- Hands-on experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Experience with creating and consuming RESTful APIs
- Demonstrable experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or integrating AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face
- Hands-on experience writing and maintaining GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure
- Understanding microservice architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 112,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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