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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Product & Infrastructure)
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Product & Infrastructure)Pavago • KE
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Product & Infrastructure)

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Product & Infrastructure)

Pavago • KE
30+ days ago
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Job Title : Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Product & Infrastructure)

Position Type : Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours : U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for sprint planning, deployments, and on-call coverage)

About the Role :

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain web applications and the infrastructure that powers them. This role requires deep technical expertise across front-end and back-end development, cloud deployments, and system scalability. As a senior engineer, you will be responsible for shipping features end-to-end, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the reliability and performance of applications.

Responsibilities :

Front-End Development :

  • Build responsive interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.
  • Ensure pixel-perfect implementation of Figma / Sketch designs.
  • Optimize performance for speed and accessibility.

Back-End Development :

  • Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Node.js, Python (Django / Flask / FastAPI), or Java.
  • Implement authentication / authorization systems and role-based access control.
  • Design efficient database queries and schemas (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB).
  • Infrastructure & Cloud :

  • Deploy and manage applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Configure CI / CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
  • Manage containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Testing & Quality :

  • Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest, Mocha, PyTest, or Cypress.
  • Maintain high code coverage (>
  • 80%) and enforce coding standards through peer reviews.

    Monitoring & Security :

  • Monitor systems with Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, or Grafana.
  • Implement security best practices (OWASP Top 10, secure API design).
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA as relevant).
  • Collaboration & Mentorship :

  • Partner with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical discussions.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmaps.
  • What Makes You a Perfect Fit :

  • Hands-on builder who can ship features end-to-end.
  • Experienced in scaling applications and optimizing infrastructure.
  • Clear communicator and collaborative team player.
  • Balances speed of delivery with long-term code quality and maintainability.
  • Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) :

  • 5+ years professional full stack development experience.
  • Proficiency with JavaScript / TypeScript (React, Node.js).
  • Experience with relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
  • Cloud deployment experience on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Strong Git workflow and CI / CD knowledge
  • Ideal Experience & Skills :

  • Experience leading technical design sessions or architecture reviews.
  • Infrastructure-as-Code skills (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation).
  • Background in SaaS or high-traffic web applications.
  • Familiarity with microservices, event-driven systems, or serverless architectures.
  • What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

    A Senior Full Stack Engineer’s day revolves around building features, reviewing code, and ensuring systems are reliable and scalable. You will :

  • Join daily standups to review progress and align on priorities.
  • Write code for new features, from designing the API to building the front-end interface.
  • Review and merge pull requests, mentoring junior developers through feedback.
  • Debug and optimize systems, addressing performance bottlenecks or outages.
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine requirements and UX flows.
  • Monitor deployments and infrastructure health to ensure uptime and reliability.
  • In essence : you are both a hands-on engineer and a technical leader, ensuring applications are robust, scalable, and continuously improving.

    Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) :

  • Features delivered on time and aligned with specifications.
  • High uptime (≥ 99.9%) and system reliability.
  • 80%+ code coverage with automated testing.
  • Positive peer review feedback and reduced technical debt.
  • Successful mentoring and upskilling of junior developers.
  • Interview Process :

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Technical Assessment (e.g., full stack coding exercise or architecture case study)
  • Client Interview(s) with Engineering Team
  • Offer & Background Verification
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