Senior Full Stack Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our growing R&D team.

This is a unique opportunity to influence AppWork’s product experience end-to-end - from building intuitive, high-performing user interfaces to designing scalable backend systems. You’ll play a central role in shaping our product architecture, collaborating closely with design and product teams to bring seamless, beautiful, and impactful user experiences to life.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end features across the stack - from modern front-end interfaces to robust backend services.
• Elevate User Experience: Work closely with our design team to translate mockups and design concepts into high-quality, pixel-perfect, and responsive user interfaces.
• Architect & Optimize: Contribute to architectural decisions that ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance, leveraging best practices in modern web development.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to align technical execution with product goals and deliver exceptional user value.
• Mentor & Inspire: Share best practices, guide junior engineers, and help foster a culture of craftsmanship, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Elixir experience required.
• A passionate builder who thrives on both frontend and backend development, with a keen eye for design and user experience.
• 7+ years of experience in full stack development, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade web applications.
• Deep hands-on expertise with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Proficiency in building and integrating RESTful APIs and working with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience collaborating directly with design teams and familiarity with design systems, UX best practices, and component-driven development.
  Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and scalable system architecture.
• Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, SQS, RabbitMQ, Oban) and asynchronous processing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — able to bridge the gap between design, product, and engineering.
• Strong sense of ownership, product mindset, and passion for delivering exceptional experiences that excites users.
• This role is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Why Work for AppWork

• Competitive compensation package
• Stock options
• Recognition and rewards programs
• A collaborative, upbeat environment with company events throughout the year