Job Description:

We are seeking a product driven, tech-obsessed engineer to join our team in a full-time role as a founding Full Stack engineer. You will be writing and deploying code across our React Native and AWS Lambda stack, working closely with Loper's CTO to build, test, and optimize our user journey. You will closely interface with all parts of the tech stack including the mobile app, the microservice backend infrastructure, and the ETL pipelines that port to our data warehouse. You will work side-by-side with Loper's founding team to quickly iterate on user and stakeholder feedback while being a key voice in product and development conversations. This is a unique opportunity to be one of the first 3 hires at a venture-backed edtech startup.Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the mobile frontend team on the React Native and Expo codebaseMaintain and build features within the AWS Lambda microservice stack written in JavaScriptMake informed decisions on systems design and infrastructure architecture to support the application's growth and long-term scalabilityManage continuous deployment using AWS SAM to streamline the development lifecycleDesign and optimize backend infrastructure, including AWS Lambda, RDS, and Snowflake data warehouseCollaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systemsOptimize application performance across the stack, improving speed and resource utilizationMentor and guide a growing full-time/contracted development team, promoting continuous learning and cross-functional collaborationProvide input on product strategy, including features, architecture, data management, and technology choices to drive Loper's successRole Requirements3+ years of experience working with AWS, deploying production-ready applicationsExtensive experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and microservice architecturesDeep understanding of monitoring and observability best practices2+ years of experience working with either React, React Native, or a similar JavaScript frameworkPreferred Experience1+ year experience with React Native and Expo, or mobile app developmentWorking knowledge of JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, Nextjs, Svelte (this is not an exhaustive list)Familiarity with AWS SAM CLI for serverless application managementComputer Science degree or relevant certification