M27 - Full Stack Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex features, ensuring scalable, robust, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Drive engineering excellence by promoting high standards in code quality, security, reusability, and system reliability.
• Participate actively in architectural discussions and technical decision-making within the squad.
• Contribute to shaping the technical direction of digital initiatives and platform evolution.
• Establish and improve engineering practices, tools, and processes to foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
• Manage technical dependencies and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior leadership and legal domain experts.
• Collaborate with leadership teams on technical planning, infrastructure strategies, and roadmap development.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale, high-availability systems.
• Experience in public sector, legal, or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in modern full-stack web application development and architecture.
• Proficient in:
• Frontend development using JavaScript/TypeScript
• Backend development using TypeScript and Python, especially for AI-related applications
• Hands-on experience in Generative AI (GenAI) development, including:
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI-driven application features
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI within the SHIP-HATS ecosystem.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to present complex technical concepts clearly to senior leadership and domain experts.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work effectively in high-stakes environments.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving initiatives independently.
• Passionate about mentoring junior engineers and knowledge sharing.
• Mission-driven mindset with interest in public service, legal, or justice-related domains.
• Strong focus on engineering craftsmanship, performance optimization, and clean, maintainable code.