Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (React / Next.js / Node.js)

Full Remote · B2B · EST Hours · Full-Time

We are recruiting for our client Arbor, a fast-growing AI company on a mission to democratize storytelling and empower everyone to become an inspiring creator. Arbor unites experienced creative strategists and technology leaders with award-winning backgrounds in filmmaking, scriptwriting, production, and consumer marketing.

Arbor has developed an AI-powered video platform that blends the power of human connection with intelligent automation — enabling marketing teams, podcasters, nonprofits, and organizations worldwide to capture, edit, and share high-impact video stories at scale.

As adoption of the platform accelerates, Arbor is expanding its engineering team and opening a role for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Software Engineer comfortable working across both frontend and backend. You will design and develop front-end architecture, ensure responsiveness and performance, build scalable backend services, and contribute to the platform end-to-end.

You will work closely with the Product Manager, Full Stack Engineers, and Product Designers. This role requires ownership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to take a project from conception to final product.

Responsibilities

Front-End Development

• Develop front-end website architecture

• Design user interactions for web applications

• Ensure responsiveness and high performance across devices

• Collaborate with other developers and a product designer on UI/UX features

• Build reusable code and libraries for long-term scalability

Back-End Development

• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and backend services

• Write effective and maintainable APIs

• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade backend systems

Full Stack Development

• Ensure cross-platform optimization for mobile devices

• Collaborate with the engineering and product team to design and launch new features

• Stay updated on modern web technologies and tools

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with developers and product managers to ideate software solutions

• Communicate technical details clearly to non-technical stakeholders

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience as a senior full stack developer

• Experience developing web applications

• Familiarity with common technology stacks

• Deep knowledge of front-end best practices (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• In-depth knowledge of Next.js, MobX and/or React Redux

• 5+ years of experience in full stack development with TypeScript or another typed language (Kotlin, Swift, etc.)

• Familiarity with Node.js, Vercel, and GraphQL

• Proven experience building complex user interfaces

• Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization

• Experience working with APIs and scalable backend services

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Great attention to detail

• Familiarity with DevOps practices

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Work Details

• 100% remote work

• Working hours: 8am–5pm EST

• 40h/week

• 1099 contract (independent contractor)

• Highly collaborative team environment

  
  

We’re excited to welcome someone who is passionate about building great products and shaping the future of AI-powered storytelling. If you’re ready for a meaningful challenge in a supportive, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.