Full Stack Engineer

About FirstIgnite:

FirstIgnite builds best-in-class software that accelerates commercialization and innovation by connecting scientific research with industry partners. We support universities, national labs, and research hospitals worldwide with tools that simplify complex science and identify real partnership opportunities.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Full-Stack Developer to maintain and enhance our SaaS platform, implement user feedback, and contribute to forward-looking projects that reshape the research ecosystem. This role spans the full development lifecycle; from concept to deployment and requires strong problem-solving, ownership, and adaptability.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build client-side and server-side architecture.
• Develop front-end applications and internal APIs.
• Move seamlessly between front-end and back-end tasks.
• Lead projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure software quality, responsiveness, and efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized code and clear documentation.
• Work collaboratively to meet product and user needs.
• Innovate and challenge existing technical approaches.

Requirements:

• Mission-driven mindset and entrepreneurial, execution-focused approach.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Fluency in English Language
• Broad experience across programming languages, tools, and design patterns.
• Proficiency in OOP, LLM usage (prompt engineering, RAG), and vector databases.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and unit testing.
• Experience with React/Vue, Laravel, CSS frameworks, SQL (MySQL/Postgres), Neo4j, Node.js, Webpack, and Docker/Vagrant.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, virtualization, and CSS preprocessors.
• Experience with Google Vertex AI is a plus.