Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at 8am, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable SaaS applications that empower professionals across various industries. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive business growth. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our products and services.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable web applications using modern frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, React, Node/NestJS, and NextJS. You will modernize existing applications to enhance user experience, performance, and long-term maintainability. Additionally, you will contribute to core platform capabilities that support multiple products, such as identity, authentication, APIs, and shared services. Collaborating with product teams, you will assess trade-offs, identify risks, and align improvements with business objectives. Mentoring and coaching software engineers to foster professional growth within the team is also a key aspect of this role.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, with 7+ years of experience designing, building, and debugging large-scale, cloud-based applications. Proficiency in building production-grade applications with React, including reusable components, complex state management, and performance optimization, is essential. Professional experience with Ruby on Rails or a comparable MVC framework is required. A solid understanding of SOLID principles, software design patterns, and scalable architecture is necessary. Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL is also expected. Experience working in Agile/Lean product development environments (Scrum, Kanban) is preferred.
8am offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including annual bonuses, equity options, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Health insurance coverage includes a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, with a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees. Additional benefits include flexible time off, paid holidays, parental leave, wellness stipends, mental health support, and continuous learning opportunities through and professional development funds.
At 8am, our culture is shaped by continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our core values—Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary; and We Find a Way—drive how we serve our customers and collaborate as a team. Joining 8am means becoming part of a dynamic organization where your work makes a tangible impact every day.