Full Stack Engineer

Software Engineer: Full stack Developer (2 years minimum experience)

This role is not for coffee-getters, note takers, or meeting attenders, we're looking for those ready to DO and make a mark! A stock equity award will be provided to selected candidates in addition to consideration for full-time employment, post internship.

Full-Stack Developer

1. Website Development

• Develop and maintain the Varmodel website using Vue.js for the front-end and Django for the back-end.
• Ensure a responsive and optimized user experience across different devices (desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers).
• Implement UI/UX designs and wireframes provided by the UX Designer, ensuring accurate translation from design to code.
• Develop and optimize interactive components, forms, and navigation structures.
• Ensure seamless data fetching, state management, and API integration with Django.

2. Mobile-on-Web Compatibility

• Optimize the web application to be fully functional and user-friendly on mobile browsers.
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility, resolving rendering and performance issues.
• Implement progressive enhancements to improve the mobile experience while maintaining core functionality.

3. Front-End Development (Vue.js)

• Build reusable UI components and interactive elements using Vue.js.
• Manage Vue Router for navigation and Vuex/Pinia (or another state management library) for state handling.
• Optimize performance by implementing lazy loading, code splitting, and efficient rendering techniques.
• Collaborate with the UX Designer to refine animations, transitions, and user interactions.

4. Back-End Development (Django)

• Develop and manage Django REST APIs for seamless data exchange between the front-end and back-end.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and session management for secure user access.
• Work with Django ORM to interact with the database, ensuring efficient data retrieval and updates.
• Maintain database schemas, migrations, and performance optimizations.

5. Testing & Debugging

• Conduct thorough unit testing and integration testing for both front-end and back-end components.
• Debug UI/UX inconsistencies, performance bottlenecks, and functional issues.
• Ensure SEO best practices and web accessibility compliance.

6. Collaboration & Agile Development

• Work closely with the UX Designer to ensure smooth integration of design elements.
• Collaborate with other developers, product managers, and QA testers in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups to align with project goals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS.
• Front-End Framework: Experience with Vue.js and its ecosystem (Vuex/Pinia, Vue Router, Composition API).
• Back-End Development: Experience with Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git/GitHub and CI/CD workflows.
• Responsive Design: Knowledge of CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap) and media queries.
• API Development & Integration: Understanding of RESTful APIs and authentication (JWT, OAuth).
• Debugging & Testing: Experience with browser debugging tools, Jest, or Pytest.