The OpportunityWe’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer who can take ownership of the codebase and infrastructure. This isn’t just a “build what you’re told” role—you’ll be the primary technical driver of the platform, making architecture decisions, shipping features end-to-end, and ensuring our systems run reliably in production. You’ll work directly with the founder and have real autonomy to shape the product’s technical direction.Our Tech StackBackend: Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, GradleFrontend: Angular 7, TypeScript, Angular Material, RxJS, WebpackDatabase: PostgreSQL with JPA/Hibernate, Liquibase migrationsInfrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront), DockerFramework: JHipster (project scaffolding and conventions)Monitoring: Bugsnag (error tracking)What You’ll DoOwn the full application lifecycle—backend APIs, frontend UI, database schema, CI/CD pipelines, and production infrastructure on AWSDesign, develop, and ship new features across the Java/Spring Boot backend and Angular frontendManage and optimize our PostgreSQL database, including schema migrations (Liquibase), query performance tuning, and data integrityMaintain and improve AWS infrastructure: EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and related servicesCollaborate directly with the founder to translate business requirements into technical solutionsImprove code quality through testing, code reviews, refactoring, and documentationTroubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and thoroughlyEvaluate and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and practices to keep the platform competitiveLeverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery and improve code qualityWhat We’re Looking ForRequired5–8+ years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)Solid front-end skills with Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, component architecture)Deep experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases—schema design, migrations, query optimizationHands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, IAM) or comparable cloud platformsComfortable working across the entire stack and owning infrastructure alongside application codeStrong English communication skills (written and verbal) for daily collaborationSelf-directed and proactive—you take initiative, flag issues early, and don’t wait to be told what to doAvailable during US business hours (Central Time preferred, but flexible within the Americas)Nice to HaveExperience with JHipster-generated applicationsFamiliarity with Liquibase for database change managementExperience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)Background in marketplace platforms, subscription billing, or scheduling systemsExposure to mapping/GIS tools (Google Maps API, geospatial queries)Interest in or experience with AI-assisted development workflows
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