Full Stack Back-End Developer  

• We're looking for a passionate Full-Stack Developer to help build the next generation of the company, a well-funded civic startup disrupting government procurement by aggregating, indexing, analyzing, and otherwise transforming government purchasing data.
• The client is a Code for America Accelerator company and has an incredible team of seasoned executives and engineers.
• They work hard but maintain a casual work environment with a strong culture as a tech startup.
• As a new member, you'll work closely with the senior team members to implement critical pieces of our modern, forward-thinking architecture – learning many new technologies as you touch every part of the application’s source code.
• You’ll build new features and products in the web app, from the UI components in the browser to the node services and database structure behind them in modern (ES6+) javascript.
• The area you focus on is largely up to you - some of the company's developers end up more focused on GUI, others on services, but everyone is good at both.

Note: Please do not apply if you do not meet any of the system requirements listed.

System Requirements

• At least 15mbps main internet and at least 10mbps for backup
• A desktop or laptop that has an i5 processor with at least 4 GB RAM and an i3 processor for backup
• Note: Back-ups should still be able to function when there is a power interruption
• A webcam
• Noise-canceling USB Headset
• Quiet, Dedicated Home Office
• Smartphone

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or similar strongly preferred. Proven work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong core modern javascript skills.
• Experience writing modern single-page web applications, ideally with React and MobX (or redux).
• Understanding of functional programming (solid lodash or ramda experience may be sufficient, real Category Theory for bonus points).
• Experience with NodeJS.
• Is passionate about web development and related technologies.
• Has the curiosity to research and learn new technologies and skills.
• Demonstrates determination in tackling complex projects and finding solutions.
• Employs positive thinking and is able to work constructively in a team setting.
• Exposure to NoSQL (Mongo, ElasticSearch, and/or Redis Preferred) is a great plus.