Full Stack Developer

About the Role

UST is searching for a Full Stack Developer who will lead the architecture, design, and development of modern web applications using Node.js and React.

Opportunity

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical leadership
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to complex problems
• Contribute to strategic planning, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions
• Ensure adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

What You Need

• 8-10 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js and React
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Oracle or RDBMS, and microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of front-end performance optimization and responsive design
• Proficiency in modern development tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Strongly Preferred Experience

• Experience or hands-on work with Java technologies like Groovy
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Experience with Secure development practices and security optimization
• Track record of mentoring and leading engineering teams

Compensation

Role Location: Missouri. Compensation Range: $118,000-$177,000. Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience.

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employees and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching; they and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico; all US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws