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Horizontal Talent

Full Stack Engineer

boston, MA

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About this opportunity

Horizontal Talent lists this Full Stack Engineer opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Engineer focused on building scalable web applications across the frontend, backend, and cloud. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to own features end to end while collaborating with product, design, and engineering partners to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop responsive web interfaces using React

Build and support backend services and APIs with Node.js and Python

Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions on AWS

Translate business needs into technical solutions in partnership with product and design teams

Write clean, reusable, and testable code that follows engineering best practices

Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and ongoing process improvements

Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance across the stack

Contribute to a collaborative development environment with a focus on quality and continuous learning

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with React, including hooks, state management, and component-based architecture

Experience building backend applications with Node.js and/or Python

Practical knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway

Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs

Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices

Experience using Git-based version control workflows

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Skills

Experience with serverless architectures

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Knowledge of frontend testing tools such as Jest and React Testing Library

Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where different perspectives are valued and everyone can contribute meaningfully. We believe diverse teams drive stronger ideas, better collaboration, and better outcomes for all.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $47 - $82 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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