[Hiring] Senior Full-Stack Engineer @Research Solutions

Role Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Full-Stack Engineer (+5 years experience) who is passionate about solving large societal problems and thrives in a fast-paced, remote work environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with 8+ years of experience in full-stack development, including advanced proficiency in .NET/C#, JavaScript (React/Vue), and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Elasticsearch, and AWS. They should be skilled in optimizing web applications for performance, have a deep understanding of CSS, and possess great communication skills to closely work with the UI/UX and Product teams to build awesome solutions. Strong ownership, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset are essential for success in this role.

This is a remote, full-time contractor position based in Mexico. As an independent contractor, you will be responsible for invoicing for your services. You'll work closely with our team across departments, participating in meetings and contributing to company initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities, Duties, and Functions

• Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of the platform, focusing on enhancing throughput and reducing latency.
• Implement new features, improvements, and fixes to the software, ensuring its accuracy, reliability, and user experience.
• Maintain and Improve Web Applications. Address bugs and enhance functionality to improve user interaction and overall performance.
• Contribute to infrastructure improvements and DevOps tasks to support scaling, security hardening, and system resilience.

Qualifications

• Strong command of written and spoken English
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development
• Self-starter mentality: Must be proactive and willing to dive deep into the code to troubleshoot, optimize, and build solutions independently.
• Ownership of work: Ability to take full responsibility for tasks and projects, ensuring that outcomes align with business objectives.
• Outcomes-based approach: Capable of focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment with rapidly evolving requirements.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in an agile environment where priorities and requirements can shift quickly.
• Proficient knowledge in .NET/C# and Microsoft SQL Server
• Proven expertise in JavaScript (ES5+), React/Vue
• Experience building and deploying applications in AWS environments
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, version control, etc.)

Good to Have

• Familiarity with Python 3+ and NodeJS
• Working knowledge of Elasticsearch
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent work experience is also considered. Master’s degree in a related field is a plus but not required.