Full Stack Developer

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our dynamic, remote-first team at Edelman. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining end-to-end solutions leveraging both React on the front end and Python/FastAPI on the back end. You’ll be part of our Global Technology development group focused on creating AI-driven solutions that deliver actionable PR insights for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain data-centric web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Reusable Components: Create and enhance reusable UI components in React, and scalable API endpoints with FastAPI.
• Code Quality & Testing: Maintain high code standards by writing unit tests, end-to-end tests, and conducting manual testing.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX designers, data engineers, and account managers to deliver high-quality features aligned with business requirements.
• Architecture & Scalability: Participate in technical and architectural decision-making to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Client Services: Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, communicate project progress, and translate business requirements into technical solutions. Serve as a technical point of contact for client-facing engagements, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations.
• Documentation: Thoroughly document your work to facilitate ongoing development and future maintenance.

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack web application development experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Python (especially with FastAPI or a similar framework).
• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and chart libraries (optional).
• Experience with databases and ORMs (SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Snowflake, or similar).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).

Non-Technical Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proven experience working in client-facing or client services roles, with the ability to build rapport, manage expectations, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Scrum or Agile methodologies.
• Attention to detail and structured thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a remote-first, collaborative environment.

Application Tech Stack

• Front-end: TypeScript with React, Tailwind CSS, Vite, Yarn, Shadcn / Radix UI
• Back-end: Python with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Snowflake & Elasticsearch / PlanetScale / LakeBase, Auth0
• DevOps/Infrastructure: AWS ECS & CloudFront, AWS Lambda, AWS S3, AWS DynamoDB, Vercel, GitHub Actions
• Additional Tools: Sentry, Mixpanel, OpenAI API, Claude API

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Edelman, we believe in a collaborative and open environment where every team member’s voice is valued. Our team is approachable and always eager to embrace new ideas and improvements. We make decisions together, ensuring that everyone’s input shapes the direction of our projects. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful, high-quality work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, you’ll thrive here.