Senior Full Stack Engineer

Stellic Engineers

Stellic engineers combine a rare blend of curiosity, creativity, and business acumen with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions at high velocity with uncompromising quality. Our mission is to help students, and our engineers always have that in mind as they are building.

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you’ll work on cutting-edge features that directly influence how students and advisors interact with their academic journey. Whether it’s improving course planning interfaces or optimizing backend systems for faster, more reliable performance, the projects you deliver will enhance the educational experience for more than a million students worldwide.

Every line of code you write will help students make better academic decisions, stay on track, and ultimately graduate confidently. You’ll also mentor junior engineers, guiding their technical and professional growth

If you're passionate about creating impactful, real-time solutions and you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery of impactful projects. These may include migrating our front-end application for improved performance, optimizing our codebase, and building new features that enhance functionality and reliability.
• Ensure each project prioritizes student and advisor needs, driving meaningful impact in academic decision-making.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, following best practices like accessibility (WCAG 2.2) and security (OWASP Top 10).
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and engage in customer discussions to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Take full ownership of project execution, ensuring minimal disruptions and efficient delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering their development and growth.
• Contribute to broader engineering initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and technical scalability.
  
  

Who You Are

Technical Expertise

• Full Stack Development: Proficient in JavaScript frameworks (React, AngularJS, or Vue) and strong backend skills in Python (Django, Flask) or NodeJS.
• Database Management: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with ElasticSearch and AWS is a plus.
• Testing & Code Quality: Experience with automated testing tools like PyTest, Jest, or Cypress, as well as CI/CD pipelines.
• Project Delivery: Proven track record of delivering impactful projects in close collaboration with PMs and designers, measuring real-world outcomes.
  
  

Leadership Competencies & Behaviors

• Ownership & Accountability: You take full responsibility for delivering high-impact projects, ensuring top-notch quality, and meeting deadlines. Every decision you make directly impacts the students we serve.
• Mentorship: Growth is core to Stellic’s culture. You’ll guide junior engineers, helping them develop technical skills and fostering their growth within the team.
• Collaboration: You excel in cross-functional teamwork, working closely with other teams like Product, Design, and Customer Success to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Adaptability: You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, managing shifting priorities with ease and delivering scalable, impactful solutions.
• Impact: You keep the student experience at the forefront, ensuring the solutions you develop align with the product vision and drive meaningful results in education.
  
  

Why Join Stellic?

• Shape the future of an impact-driven company at the forefront of higher education transformation
• Work closely with an ambitious, mission driven leadership team
• Own and scale the recruiting engine of a high growth company
• Competitive salary, equity, and a culture of excellence, speed, and ownership.
• Work and learn from some of the most prominent thought leaders in higher education and SaaS
• Generous stock options in a Series A stage startup
• Flexible, outcome-based culture
• Comprehensive health insurance, with Stellic covering 99% of your premium and 75% for dependents on our base plan
• 401K and commuter benefits
• Annual international retreats in some of the most beautiful cities & towns