Remote Lead Fullstack Engineer Job in United States Schmidt Sciences

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience
• Proven track record of delivering scalable web applications or software solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in collaborative environments
• Commitment to agile development practices and iterative improvement
• Previous experience being lead engineer on a project
• Significant experience in writing high-quality Python code
• Proficiency in using Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development

Desirables

• Experience with common DevOps tools (GitHub Actions, automated deployment pipelines, code linting)
• Familiarity with web development frameworks such as Django (or similar)
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

What the job involves

• Lead the development of a web application for Perpetual's foodware design system across U.S. cities.
• Work closely with partners at UChicago and internal teams to enhance existing proof of concepts.
• Develop a user-friendly, scalable web application to manage food waste collection and drop-off locations, manipulate bin placements, optimize routes, and simulate variable changes.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate existing pipeline results and enhance application capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical documentation, and support deployment processes.

Application process

• Submit a resume
• Cover letter
• Relevant portfolio or GitHub repository links