Lead Fullstack Engineer

Skills

Back-End Web DevelopmentComputer ScienceFull-Stack DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentCode ReviewGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

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

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.

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.