Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Purpose

Divergent is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to develop and scale software systems that power the next generation of digital manufacturing.

The Role

• Full-Stack Application Development
  • Design, build, and maintain production-grade applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, and modern web technologies.
  • Develop robust APIs, services, and user experiences that support critical business functions.
  • Deliver complex features and systems from requirements gathering through deployment and operational support.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, and user experience across the full technology stack.
• Data Architecture & Systems Design
  • Design and evolve relational and NoSQL data models supporting large-scale manufacturing and engineering applications.
  • Develop scalable data architectures that enable analytics, automation, and operational decision-making.
  • Ensure system integrity, security, performance, and maintainability across distributed environments.
• Cross-Functional Impact
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Design Engineering, and Operations teams.
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders across the organization.
  • Lead technical discussions and influence decision-making across multiple teams and projects.

Mentorship & Engineering Excellence

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and design reviews.
• Promote engineering best practices, software quality, testing strategies, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, tooling, and team effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and technical excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent practical experience considered.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant full-stack development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Extensive experience developing modern web applications using React or comparable front-end frameworks.
• Strong expertise in relational and NoSQL database design, data modeling, and system architecture.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-ready software systems.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives spanning multiple projects or teams.
• Strong software design, debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building software platforms for manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or defense environments.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and event-driven applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern infrastructure platforms.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems such as ERP, PLM, MES, or manufacturing execution platforms.
• Demonstrated track record mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams.
• Experience influencing technical strategy and architectural direction.