Boston , Massachusetts
|Hybrid
|Contract
Boston, Massachusetts
|Hybrid
|Contract
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.
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All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.