Full Stack Developer

Overview

The Role: Full Stack Developer

At Basepair, we are passionate about solving some of the most complex challenges in genomics. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge web applications that power genomics research and diagnostics. Your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies will be critical as we build scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with a diverse team of engineers, product managers, and scientists, contributing to the full product development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of web applications using Django and modern frontend frameworks like React.
Cloud Architecture: Design scalable, secure solutions on AWS, leveraging services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
Mentorship & Code Review: Foster growth within the team by mentoring junior engineers and conducting thorough code reviews.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical needs.
Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical challenges, continually optimizing performance and user experience.
Documentation & Process Improvement: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across the team.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 4-5 years of experience as a full stack developer, with a proven track record of delivering scalable web applications using Django, React, or similar frameworks.
Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2, Lambda, S3, and CloudFormation, ensuring solutions are built for performance, scalability, and security.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, modern JavaScript (ES6+), RESTful APIs, and database design.
Leadership: Experience mentoring junior developers and promoting best practices in code quality and software design.
Problem-Solving: A passion for tackling complex challenges with creative solutions, especially within cloud-based architectures.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills
Proficiency with Flask and containerization tools like Docker.
Experience in building CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CDK and GitHub Actions.