This is a remote position.
As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Aspire, you will join the Company Insights and Connections (CIC) team within the Glassdoor organization, driving SEO and growth initiatives through end-to-end feature ownership. You will be responsible for scoping projects, making sound technical decisions, and delivering production-quality code with minimal oversight. You will collaborate directly with a Product Manager and an Engineering Lead as your primary points of contact, navigating ambiguous engineering challenges and balancing speed with quality in a fast-paced Agile environment.
What You'll Do
Own features end-to-end—from initial design and technical scoping to production deployment and maintenance.
Develop and enhance high-traffic consumer web applications using
React,
TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.
Build and maintain robust back-end services and APIs using
Java
and
Spring Boot.
Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions and realistic timelines.
Proactively manage scope, make sound technical trade-offs, and negotiate deliverables with Product and Engineering stakeholders.
Collaborate occasionally with UX designers and marketing partners to ensure a seamless user experience.
Maintain high standards for code quality, performance optimization, and accessibility.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices.
What You'll Need
5+ years
of professional experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a strong emphasis on front-end development.
Strong hands-on experience with
React
and
TypeScript
(or modern JavaScript) in a production environment.
Solid back-end development experience with
Java
and
Spring Boot.
Proven ability to independently own features from design through deployment, requiring minimal hand-holding.
Strong experience estimating work, managing scope, and making sound technical trade-offs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating directly with Product Managers and Engineering Leads.
Experience building and maintaining production-quality web applications in an Agile environment.
Previous experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, or technical owner for major initiatives.
Experience developing SEO-focused or high-traffic consumer web applications.
Experience collaborating with UX Designers and Marketing teams.
Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical guidance within a team.
Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web best practices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern development practices.
Be part of a remote-first organization where flexibility is embraced.
Work and learn alongside talented engineers and technology leaders.
Explore opportunities to learn and grow through technical and non-technical training programs.
Gain global exposure by working on products with international teams and clients.
Attend virtual and in-person international technology conferences to expand your knowledge and network.
