Staff Full Stack Engineer, Vertical Applications

About the role

The Vertical Applications team at Zeta Global builds web applications that bring the power of the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP) to specific industries such as Healthcare, Political, and Retail. This role involves owning applications from idea to production, working closely with product owners, designing the architecture, building the frontend, integrating with Zeta's core platform, and ensuring operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own vertical web applications from idea to production – working closely with product owners, designing the architecture, building it, shipping it, and running it.
• Architect backend services (Python, Java, Ruby, Node.js) with a focus on simplicity and reusability across verticals, so good patterns compound over time.
• Build polished frontend experiences in React/TypeScript/Ant Design System that connect seamlessly with backend APIs (REST, Thrift).
• Ship continuously and confidently through CI/CD, with observability, resilience and reliability built in from the start.
• Use AI-assisted development tools as a natural part of your workflow to move faster while keeping quality high.
• Weave AI/LLM capabilities into vertical applications, opening up new possibilities for each domain.
• Collaborate across teams – mentor fellow engineers, lead technical initiatives, and bring clarity to complex decisions for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering with a history of owning and operating the systems you build.
• Deeply proficient in at least two of Python, Java, Ruby, or Node.js, with solid React/TypeScript skills on the frontend.
• Continuous delivery, test-driven development, agile, and shift-left are things you genuinely practice – not just checkboxes on a process document.
• Comfortable building and operating scalable, distributed, high-performing systems and navigating multi-tenant, compliant environments.
• Already using AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini, Codex, AI Skills, MCP, Agentic Teams) and curious about pushing those workflows further.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working directly with product owners, proposing architectures, building consensus across teams, and then making it happen.
• You’re energized by learning new domains and collaborating with people who care about their craft.

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Equity
• Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance

Schedule

Full-time

Pay Range

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000, depending on location and experience.

People & Culture at Zeta

Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/

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