We’re seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to help build production-grade web applications and APIs from the ground up. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning features end to end, collaborating across the stack, and turning ambiguous requirements into clear, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver full-stack features from database schema through backend services and user-facing interfaces.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and modern web frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Develop responsive frontend experiences with strong JavaScript fundamentals and React preferred.
• Work with relational databases to create efficient schemas, queries, indexes, and data relationships.
• Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements early and shape implementation plans that reduce rework.
• Contribute to scalable system design and make thoughtful technical decisions that support long-term maintainability.
• Write clean, testable code and support both unit and integration testing efforts.
• Follow best practices for version control, documentation, and collaborative development.
• Support basic DevOps workflows, including Docker and CI/CD, as needed.

Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on full stack development experience.
• Strong JavaScript skills, including ES6+, async/await, closures, and modern application patterns.
• Professional experience with React, including hooks, state management, and component-based development.
• Advanced Python development experience in production environments.
• Experience building APIs with FastAPI or Flask.
• Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Knowledge of schema design, joins, indexing, and query optimization.
• Ability to think analytically, break down complex problems, and work through ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, transparent, and collaborative approach.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering complete, high-quality solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Claude Code or other AI-assisted development tools.
• Exposure to Electron-based desktop applications.
• Familiarity with agentic frameworks such as ADK or LangGraph.
• Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger or OpenAPI.
• Working knowledge of Git best practices and collaborative version control workflows.
• Basic understanding of Docker, CI/CD, and modern deployment practices.
• Experience with testing strategies for both backend and frontend applications.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to the team.

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.