Senior Full Stack Engineer

Title: Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (React.js | TypeScript | Playwright | AWS)
Location: Remote (USA)
Duration: Long Term contract

Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the Item Cloud Blue (ICB) team. This team develops next-generation content authoring applications using modern cloud-native technologies including React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, AWS, and DynamoDB. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with a strong focus on frontend development (60%) using React.js and test automation (40%) using Playwright and TypeScript. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment to build scalable applications, improve user experience, and develop robust automated testing solutions.


Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications using React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.
• Build modern, responsive, and high-performance user interfaces using React.js.
• Develop and execute automated test suites using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Participate in migrating existing Python-based automation frameworks to Playwright.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Work with AWS cloud services including Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, and AppSync.
• Build and maintain serverless cloud applications.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, QA Engineers, and Software Developers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming.
• Conduct peer code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.
• Perform pair programming with fellow engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide application support when required.
• Continuously improve application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience developing enterprise web applications.
• Advanced experience with React.js.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with Node.js.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Experience working with AWS Cloud Services.
• Experience with:
  • AWS Lambda
  • DynamoDB
  • Amazon S3
  • SNS/SQS
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python.
• Experience with AWS AppSync.
• Experience using AWS CDK and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience building highly scalable cloud-native applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in DevOps environments.
• AWS Certified Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate, or higher.
• Experience supporting production applications.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for learning new technologies.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to understand both technical details and overall business objectives.

Interview Process

1. 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview with Hiring Manager (or Technical Lead).
2. Team Interview.
3. Verification & Remote Onboarding.
4. Equipment shipment prior to start date.
5. Remote onboarding and project kickoff.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with strong expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Playwright, Node.js, and AWS Serverless technologies. The candidate should have hands-on experience building scalable web applications, implementing automated testing frameworks, working in Agile teams, and contributing across the full software development lifecycle. Experience with Python, AWS CDK, and CloudFormation is highly desirable.

Technology

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JavaScript (ES6)

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node.js

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AppSync

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CDK/Cloud Formation

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React

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AWS - Lambda

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AWS - S3

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AWS - Dynamo

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AWS - SNS/SQS

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Test automation (Playwright, Jest, Mocha, WebDriver or similar frameworks)

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Technology

NO Awareness of technology (0)

LITTLE Awareness - read/heard of technology (1)

EXPOSURE to technology in environment (2)

SOME development in technology (3)

Very COMFORTABLE developing in technology (4)

EXPERTISE in technology i.e. could teach a class (5)


JavaScript (ES6)

4

node.js

4

AppSync

3

CDK/Cloud Formation

2


3

React

3


4

AWS - Lambda

4

AWS - S3

4

AWS - Dynamo

4

AWS - SNS/SQS

4

Test automation (Playwright, Jest, Mocha, WebDriver or similar frameworks)

3

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