Citizen Codex is looking for a US-based, Full Stack Developer to join their team on a 3-month contract to shape the foundations of a core Citizen Codex venture, build data-driven digital experiences, and rapidly deliver new features to the platform, impacting job seekers and government partners by transforming government hiring.
Requirements
- Proficiency in building with front-end frameworks and metaframeworks such as React/Next.js (preferred) or Svelte/SvelteKit.
- Strong understanding of basic web technologies like HTML, CSS, JS and modern web tooling like TypeScript, Tailwind, ESLint and Vite.
- Experience working with databases, building APIs and authoring backend services using Python, Node.js or Go.
- Familiarity with containerization and using Docker.
- Experience building and orchestrating complex data pipelines.
- Integrated ML workflows into applications.
- Familiarity with application system design and cloud infrastructure management.
Responsibilities
- Build responsive, accessible, and performant web interfaces.
- Create and manage data pipelines, databases, services and APIs to support core application functionality.
- Write clean, maintainable code with an eye toward scalability and long-term sustainability.
- Participate in regular standups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
- Contribute to the broader set of Citizen Codex engagements, including client services, research and other ventures.
Other
- US-based
- 3-month contract from October through December 2025
- You're a problem solver and thrive in complex, challenging environments.
- You want to shape the development of a product in its early stages.
- You have a builder’s mindset: eager to prototype, test, and iterate quickly.
