Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack based in United States.

The Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack will provide technical leadership across the design, development, and delivery of modern digital solutions.
You will work across the full stack, building responsive front-end experiences and scalable back-end services using modern JavaScript and TypeScript technologies.
The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic decision-making, architecture, mentoring, and close stakeholder collaboration.
You will help shape solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, cloud-native services, APIs, and emerging AI capabilities.
A key focus will be applying AI-assisted development thoughtfully while maintaining strong standards for security, reliability, accessibility, and code quality.
You will work directly with clients and cross-functional teams to translate complex technical concepts into practical, high-impact solutions.
This is an opportunity to contribute to high-visibility projects while helping evolve engineering practices and emerging technology capabilities.

• Collaborate with management, product, and design teams to shape development strategy, technical vision, and the responsible adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams delivering high-impact full-stack JavaScript and TypeScript solutions aligned with client and business objectives.
• Contribute to modern application architectures using React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, cloud-native services, and API ecosystems.
• Maintain broad technical awareness across cloud platforms, AI/ML integrations, APIs, and related technologies to support effective system integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive front-end applications and scalable back-end services across the full software stack.
• Lead iterative, outcome-focused development using deep knowledge of the JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystems.
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, as well as emerging AI-enabled capabilities such as LLM workflows, intelligent document processing, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
• Diagnose complex technical issues across owned systems, implement effective solutions, and use incidents as opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Make critical technical decisions that keep projects on track while adapting solutions to evolving client requirements.
• Evaluate and integrate AI and ML capabilities responsibly where they can provide meaningful business or user value.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development across modern frameworks, software engineering practices, and AI-augmented development.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in technical interviews and contribute to evaluating engineering candidates.
• Foster continuous learning around emerging technologies such as generative AI, prompt engineering, and agentic architectures.
• Communicate technical issues, designs, and developments clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present system designs, architecture diagrams, technical proposals, and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, partners, and engineering teams.
• Serve as a primary technical lead and point of expertise when engaging with project stakeholders.
• Improve engineering processes and practices, including the adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and automated testing.
• Evaluate alternative technical and process approaches using data-driven insights where appropriate.
• Champion best practices in modern JavaScript development, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and responsible AI integration.
• Lead small, temporary, or lower-risk project or team structures when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, combined with 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of professional JavaScript or TypeScript development across the full stack.
• Strong experience building modern, responsive front-end applications with React and/or Next.js.
• Proficiency with Node.js and server-side JavaScript frameworks such as Express, Fastify, or comparable technologies.
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies.
• Strong full-stack troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose complex technical issues.
• Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and the ability to validate AI-generated outputs through sound engineering judgment.
• Prior experience with government contracting is preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM APIs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI, or comparable technologies, into production applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with RAG, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, or other AI application patterns is preferred.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, including Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions, is preferred.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG, particularly in government environments, is a plus.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust or low-level security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and authorized to work domestically.
• Must be able to work from within the United States and, due to the nature of the work, from the contiguous United States.
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to take ownership of technical work, make sound decisions, and balance independent execution with collaborative problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $200,000+ depending on role requirements, experience, and demonstrated impact.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Up to 20+ days of paid time off annually.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Commuter benefits.
• Professional development, certifications, and continuous learning support.
• Company-provided technology and access to productivity and AI tools.
• Flexible work-from-anywhere arrangement within the United States, subject to applicable work requirements.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility projects with meaningful client impact.
• Small, creative, and highly technical team environment.
• Culture that emphasizes integrity, ownership, transparency, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing.
• Support for both personal and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute ideas and influence technical direction.
• Straightforward and respectful hiring process designed to minimize unnecessary demands on candidates.
• Employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.