Remote (Global)

Playlab is hiring a Fullstack Engineer

About the Role

The engineer will build and maintain full-stack applications, contributing to both client and server-side development while collaborating closely with product and design teams to ship high-quality software.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Collaborate with product managers to define feature requirements
  • Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
  • Participate in code reviews and technical planning sessions
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues
  • Optimize application performance and scalability
  • Integrate third-party services and APIs
  • Ensure data consistency across frontend and backend systems
  • Implement authentication and authorization workflows
  • Support deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines
  • Monitor system health and respond to alerts
  • Contribute to database schema design and query optimization
  • Work with version control systems like Git
  • Maintain security best practices across the stack
  • Participate in agile development cycles
  • Write unit and integration tests
  • Refactor legacy code for improved maintainability
  • Assist in defining technical standards and architecture
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and frameworks

Nice to Have

  • Experience with GraphQL
  • Familiarity with Next.js or similar frameworks
  • Knowledge of serverless architectures
  • Experience with monitoring tools
  • Background in startup environments

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible hours

Team

Small, agile product team focused on rapid iteration

Our Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React with TypeScript
  • Backend: Node.js with Express
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Infrastructure: AWS with Docker and Kubernetes

Growth Opportunities

  • Mentorship from senior engineers
  • Quarterly learning stipend for courses and books
  • Opportunities to lead technical initiatives

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
React.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLWebSocketsAPI DevelopmentFull Stack Development
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Playlab
A tech non-profit dedicated to helping educators and students become critical consumers and creators of AI. Equips communities with AI tools and hands-on professional development to build custom AI apps for their unique context.
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Category fullstack
Posted 9 months ago