Full Stack Back-End Developer

We're looking for a passionate Full-Stack Developer to help build the next generation of the company, a well-funded civic startup disrupting government procurement by aggregating, indexing, analyzing, and otherwise transforming government purchasing data. The client is a Code for America Accelerator company and has an incredible team of seasoned executives and engineers. They work hard but maintain a casual work environment with a strong culture as a tech startup. As a new member, you'll work closely with the senior team members to implement critical pieces of our modern, forward-thinking architecture – learning many new technologies as you touch every part of the application’s source code.

You’ll build new features and products in the web app, from the UI components in the browser to the node services and database structure behind them in modern (ES6+) javascript. The area you focus on is largely up to you - some of the company's developers end up more focused on GUI, others on services, but everyone is good at both.

Note: Please do not apply if you do not meet any of the system requirements listed.

System Requirements

• At least 15mbps main internet and at least 10mbps for backup
• A desktop or laptop that has an i5 processor with at least 4 GB RAM and an i3 processor for backup
• Note: Back-ups should still be able to function when there is a power interruption
• A webcam
• Noise-canceling USB Headset
• Quiet, Dedicated Home Office
• Smartphone

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or similar strongly preferred. Proven work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong core modern javascript skills.
• Experience writing modern single-page web applications, ideally with React and MobX (or redux).
• Understanding of functional programming (solid lodash or ramda experience may be sufficient, real Category Theory for bonus points).
• Experience with NodeJS.
• Is passionate about web development and related technologies.
• Has the curiosity to research and learn new technologies and skills.
• Demonstrates determination in tackling complex projects and finding solutions.
• Employs positive thinking and is able to work constructively in a team setting.
• Exposure to NoSQL (Mongo, ElasticSearch, and/or Redis Preferred) is a great plus.

Keywords: 

• Full-Stack JS Test (Our primary language).
• React (Used 10% front end integration only)
• Mongo (Our primary database)
• English Communication Skills 
• Core moden JS
• React
• MobX
• Lodash
• Ramda
• Node JS 
• MongoDB 
• ElasticSearch 
• Redis

The working hours are based on USA time zones (Eastern Standard Time). At least 4 hours of time zone overlap should be there.