Full Stack Engineer

About the role

Pearpop is redefining how brands harness creators to reach and inspire new audiences. As a full-service creative partner, we combine creative strategy, creator curation, and media amplification to deliver content that moves culture and drives results. With best-in-class creative, unmatched creator access, and a data-driven approach, we craft strategic, insight-driven campaigns backed by full-stack technology and performance media.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability for creator and brand workflows.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end services, creator tools, and brand integrations, ensuring low latency and high reliability.
• Work with database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB) and ORMs like Sequelize to build and optimize data models for efficient storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic with user-facing elements (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3), ensuring a cohesive user experience.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability, leveraging cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) to support high-volume creator interactions.
• Apply security and data protection measures (e.g., authentication via Gravitee, encryption) to safeguard user and creator data.
• Identify and resolve technical issues across back-end and front-end systems, ensuring optimal platform performance and minimal downtime.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality, adhering to best practices and Pearpop’s engineering standards.
• Work cross-functionally with product, design, and talent teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with Pearpop’s creator-centric vision.
• Stay current with industry trends in back-end and full-stack development, incorporating relevant technologies to enhance Pearpop’s platform.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in software development, with 2+ years focused on back-end development using Node.js and 1+ years contributing to front-end development (React or similar).
• Back-End Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js frameworks (e.g., Hono). Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices. Familiarity with database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite) and ORMs like Sequelize. Knowledge of authentication systems (e.g., Gravitee, OAuth) and basic security practices.
• Front-End Skills: Basic proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) for integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Version Control: Strong experience with Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Cloud and DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Cloudflare) and containerization (Docker), with basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design) to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Cultural Fit: Passion for social media, internet culture, and the creator economy, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with creator economy, social media, or e-commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Next.js or state management tools (e.g., Redux).
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to performance monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic) or observability practices.
• Basic understanding of agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.