This contractor role is only open to candidates located in European time zones.
The Senior Full Stack Engineer plays a key role in building and maintaining Bonfire’s core web applications that power our mission-driven e-commerce platform. This role sits at the intersection of elegant UI implementation and scalable backend architecture — with a stronger emphasis on frontend craftsmanship, design system integration, and user experience.
You will work primarily with Angular/AngularJS, TypeScript, and Java/Spring Boot, collaborating closely with product designers, backend engineers, and product managers to deliver delightful and performant experiences to our users. We’re looking for engineers who thrive in a remote, cross-functional environment, care deeply about code quality, and balance empathy for the user with engineering pragmatism.
The Full-Stack Engineer is committed to advancing the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy by enhancing both customer and employee experiences through tools that streamline interactions with and for Bonfire. This role is dedicated to creating tools that are not only user-friendly but also align with the company’s culture and foster a sense of community among team members.
All Bonfire team members are expected to embrace the Mission and Values, we live together and apart.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to:
- Develop, test, and document new features and improvements across Bonfire’s Angular (Angular 2+ and AngularJS) frontend and Java/Spring backend.
- Collaborate with product designers to translate Figma designs into functional, accessible, and responsive UI components.
- Extend and maintain Bonfire’s design system and component library for consistency and reusability.
- Implement and integrate REST APIs, ensuring smooth data flow between backend and frontend.
- Participate in feature discussions, planning sessions, and retrospectives, offering both technical and product-oriented perspectives.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards.
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for frontend and backend components.
- Participate in A/B experiments and performance optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with QA engineers during testing and debugging phases.
- Provide mentorship to mid-level developers and help improve internal processes and tooling
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Frontend-oriented skills:
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Angular 2+, and modern HTML/CSS (including responsive and accessible design).
- Experience maintaining and gradually modernizing legacy AngularJS codebases.
- Experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries.
- Solid understanding of UX best practices and ability to collaborate closely with designers.
- Familiarity with A/B testing tools (e.g., Convert, Optimizely).
- Working knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
- Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG) and web performance optimization techniques.
- Backend-oriented skills:
- Experience developing applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JOOQ, and PostgreSQL.
- Ability to write and optimize SQL queries.
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes for deployment and containerized development.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests in Java.
- Strong understanding of API design and integration principles.
- General:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote, distributed environment.
- Self-driven, proactive, and passionate about writing clean, maintainable code.
- Committed to seeking diverse perspectives and contributing to an inclusive team culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
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- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- 3+ years of experience with Angular (AngularJS and Angular 2+) and TypeScript in production environments.
- 3+ years of experience with Java/Spring Boot and PostgreSQL.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to full-stack feature delivery (frontend + backend).
- Prior experience with Agile development and remote collaboration tools.
- Strong command of spoken and written English.
WHY WORK AT BONFIRE?
When team members all around the world were asked to find three words they’d use to describe Bonfire, the most commonly shared values were: kind, inclusive, charitable, supportive, collaborative, and passionate. Work here and help us guide people toward their full potential and possibility in support of a company that’s trying to infuse the world with more of those values.
In addition to leading purposeful work, you will also benefit from our full-time offerings:
- Competitive compensation
- Remote work environment (We are a fully distributed team!)
- A positive culture and dynamic team environment
- The ability to help create a kinder planet
- An environment to grow your skills, learn new technologies, and to challenge yourself
Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Fill out the short form below to apply:
