Fullstack Architect

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop backend (Python/Django 4.x, Django REST Framework) and frontend (React) code for the 2-K admissions module in accordance with NYCPS standards and secure coding practices.
• Build applications using Python and Django (Django 4.x preferred), including Django REST Framework for API development.
• Build responsive, component-based user interfaces in production applications using React.
• Write SQL and design schemas for PostgreSQL, including migrations, query optimization, and working with large datasets.
• Work with Redis for caching and Celery for distributed task queue processing, including background job orchestration for data-intensive operations.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated regression tests in Python (pytest or equivalent) and JavaScript/React testing frameworks.
• Collaborate in CI/CD environments (Azure DevOps or equivalent) and work with DevOps and database administration teams.
• Validate application behavior across interconnected systems, including cross-functional regression testing and performance validation under load.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software analysis, design, and development for large-scale, public-facing web applications serving diverse user populations.
• 8+ years of experience building applications using Python and Django (Django 4.x preferred).
• 6+ years of experience with React for building responsive, component-based user interfaces in production applications.
• 5+ years of experience writing SQL and designing schemas for PostgreSQL, including migrations, query optimization, and working with large datasets.
• 5+ years of experience with Redis for caching and Celery for distributed task queue processing, including background job orchestration for data-intensive operations.
• 4+ years of experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated regression testing in Python (pytest or equivalent) and JavaScript/React testing frameworks.
• 4+ years of experience working in CI/CD environments (Azure DevOps or equivalent) and collaborating with DevOps and database administration teams.
• 4+ years of experience validating application behavior across interconnected systems, including cross-functional regression testing and performance validation under load.
• Prior experience in education, government, or public-sector technology—particularly enrollment or admissions systems at scale.
• Experience with algorithm implementation (matching, placement, or optimization) in production systems.
• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), responsive mobile design, and SSO/SAML authentication in Django.
• Experience writing high-concurrency code, including database query optimization, caching strategies, and async task design.
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks (Cypress or equivalent) and performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner).
• Familiarity with NYCPS secure coding standards or equivalent (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with Splunk, Sentry, or equivalent observability tools.