Stack Development Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Stack Development EngineerLocation: Corning, NY 100% onsiteDuration: 12+ monthsJob Dexcription:Manager is open to non-local candidates willing to relocate at own expenseInterview Process: Phone screen, then either onsite interview for local candidates or Teams Meeting for non-local candidatesEducation and Experience:Bachelor s degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. May consider an Associates if the candidate has an additional 3-5 years experience than what is being required.2 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent hands-on experience building production applicationsExperience or interest in scientific software, materials science, research environments, or technically complex domains is a plusTravel: Limited to no travel required, and no on-call requirements.Work Schedule: Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support projects.Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the US for a minimum of 18 monthsSCOPE OF POSITION:1. Embed within a cross-functional Agile team, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, and code reviews.2. Design, build, and maintain user-facing features primarily on the front-end using JavaScript/TypeScript, while also developing and supporting back-end APIs and services in Python.3. Implement responsive, maintainable, and scalable front-end application functionality, with a strong focus on usability, performance, and clean architecture.4. Develop and maintain back-end APIs, business logic, and data access layers, including GraphQL services and integrations with Postgres SQL databases.5. Collaborate closely with designers, product stakeholders, scientists, and engineers to translate workflows and requirements into robust software solutions.6. Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including technical design, implementation, testing, debugging, deployment support, and ongoing enhancements.7. Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, including unit and integration tests for both front-end and back-end systems.8. Troubleshoot application issues across the stack, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.9. Participate in architecture and design discussions, helping shape technical decisions, improve development practices, and ensure long-term maintainability.10. Support continuous improvement of the team s engineering standards, development workflows, and delivery processes.11. Regularly interact with scientists and engineers to understand domain-specific workflows; experience or interest in scientific or research environments is a strong plus.12. As part of research-oriented development, explore and evaluate new tools, libraries, and technical approaches that improve product capabilities and developer productivity.Technical Skills – 2 years (or commensurate experience):1. Experience building modern web applications as a full stack developer2. Strong front-end development experience with JavaScript and TypeScript3. Experience implementing front-end features, components, and application logic in a modern web framework (Vue.js)4. Experience developing back-end services and APIs in Python5. Experience working with GraphQL APIs and schema-driven development6. Experience with relational databases, especially Postgres SQL7. Ability to design, build, and maintain end-to-end application functionality across UI, API, and database layers8. Familiarity with software testing practices, including unit and integration testing9. Experience using version control and collaborating through pull requests/code reviews10. Understanding of application performance, maintainability, and scalable software design principles11. Comfortable debugging issues across front-end and back-end systemsTeam Skills:1. Confident collaborating with developers, scientists, UI/UX designers, and product stakeholders2. Able to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively across disciplines3. Comfortable handling ambiguity, refining requirements, and contributing to solution design4. Strong partnership mindset with a willingness to support shared ownership of product and technical outcomes5. Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement, codebase health, and better team practicesSoft Skills:1. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail2. Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new tools and technologies3. High standards for code quality, usability, and maintainability4. Ability to balance speed and quality in a collaborative development environment5. Comfortable proposing ideas, receiving feedback, and iterating quickly as part of a team#TB_OTH#ZR#LinkdWhy TalentBurst?At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.Company DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CACompany DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA