Sr. Full Stack Engineer

Los Angeles, California
IDj-11782
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeFull Remote
Compensation$140000 - $180000 / yr

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is remote.

 
Overview
We are seeking a highly driven and technically versatile Sr. Full Stack Engineer to take ownership of a custom-built e-commerce platform. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and evolving a proprietary system that powers complex, multi-tenant online storefronts.

This is a high-impact, autonomous role where you will act as the primary technical owner of a live platform while also helping shape its future direction. The ideal candidate thrives in a self-directed environment and enjoys building, improving, and scaling real-world products.

Key Responsibilities
 
Platform Ownership & Development
  • Take full ownership of an existing e-commerce platform
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and reliability
  • Implement new features and enhancements based on business needs
  • Manage and evolve a centralized product database powering multiple storefronts
  • Ensure seamless integration with third-party services (e.g., payment processing, inventory systems)
Enhancement & Innovation
  • Translate business ideas into technical solutions and product improvements
  • Contribute to the platform roadmap and recommend scalable solutions
  • Improve automation, performance, and user experience
  • Implement front-end updates (HTML, CSS, layouts) based on design inputs
System Management
  • Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues
  • Collaborate with external partners for knowledge transfer when needed
  • Maintain documentation and ensure system continuity
Technology Environment
  • Backend: Ruby on Rails (or similar web frameworks)
  • Cloud: AWS (or equivalent)
  • Payments: Stripe or similar integrations
  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • E-commerce / multi-store architecture
  • API integrations and open-source tools
Qualifications Required
  • Strong experience with full-stack development (backend + frontend)
  • Proficiency in modern web frameworks (Ruby on Rails preferred)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or similar)
  • Experience integrating third-party APIs and services
  • Ability to independently manage and improve production systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
Preferred
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms or marketplace systems
  • Familiarity with payment systems (Stripe or similar)
  • Experience working in small teams or high-ownership environments
  • Exposure to scalable or multi-tenant architectures
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Self-starter with strong ownership mentality
  • Comfortable being the primary technical resource on a platform
  • Able to balance hands-on execution with forward-thinking improvements
  • Thrives in a fast-moving, less structured environment
  • Interested in building and evolving a product over time

What This Role Offers
  • High autonomy and direct impact on product direction
  • Opportunity to own and shape a growing platform
  • Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
  • Exposure to both maintenance and new feature development
  • Close collaboration with business stakeholders and decision-makers
Additional Notes
  • This is an individual contributor role
  • The role begins with hands-on execution and evolves into greater platform influence over time
  • Ideal for engineers who enjoy ownership without needing a large team or corporate structure

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