Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer Job Description

Lasso Informatics is a SaaS start-up with a live research data management and analysis platform that brings together multi-modal (imaging, genetics, behavioral, and biosample) data for large-scale studies. Thousands of researchers across the globe rely on our platform today, and we are rapidly iterating and improving to push the boundaries of what is possible in research data management.

We live to innovate, and empower scientists to focus on the science, not the technology, leading to a faster time to science and cure.

Our team is incredibly diverse both by background and expertise, and that is not by accident. We believe that the most creative and powerful solutions come from different ways of thinking about the world. You will be working in an inspiring ecosystem alongside world-renowned professionals in medicine, physics, engineering, imaging, epidemiology, software development, and genetics. We thrive on empowering our colleagues to be thought leaders and innovate fresh new solutions for an exciting and rapidly changing field.

About the Role:

Lasso Informatics is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of data-driven applications and services. You will work across the stack; from frontend components to backend APIs and database layers, to build secure, scalable, and high-performing software that enables our clients to extract value from complex health and research data.

As part of a collaborative development team, you'll contribute to technical planning, code reviews, and architecture decisions, while ensuring compliance with data security and performance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications, including frontend UI and backend services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask)
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
• Collaborate with DevOps/SysOps team on deployment, CI/CD, and environment management
• Work closely with QA to ensure code quality and test coverage
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning
• Maintain database schemas, write complex queries, and ensure data integrity
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and production issues
• Contribute to documentation of systems, endpoints, and workflows

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Software Engineer
• Proficiency with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Experience with server-side technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Django, Flask)
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimization
• Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
• Understanding of RESTful API design and secure integration practices
• Experience working in CI/CD environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of FISMA Moderate security requirements
• Familiarity with AWS ecosystem (e.g., Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2)
• Exposure to in-situ data processing or large-scale data workflows
• Experience with AWS Open OnDemand environments
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of authentication frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and tools

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• In-office work culture with presence Tuesday through Thursday
• Opportunities for advancement and technical leadership
• Collaborative team focused on quality, reliability, and performance
• Access to tools and resources for ongoing professional development