Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking to hire a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our fully remote team. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with our CTO, engineering team, project manager, and QA, to design, build, and ship new features across our web and mobile platforms. We value critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of ownership. You'll have the autonomy to make impactful technical decisions while collaborating directly with leadership. This is a full-time, senior-level position with flexibility in start date. Work hours are aligned with U.S. business hours (approximately 9am-5pm in your U.S. time zone). Our ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering products end-to-end and is excited about leveraging modern tools (including AI-assisted development) to boost productivity and code quality. If you're passionate about building great software in a collaborative small-team environment, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities : Develop and Ship Product Features : Design, implement, test, and deploy new product features across the full stack (front-end and back-end). Ensure high-quality, maintainable code and a great user experience. Technical Leadership & Collaboration : Work directly with the CTO on architecture and technical strategy. Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, conducting code reviews and aligning development efforts with best practices. Full-Stack Development : Tackle tasks across our tech stack - from database and API development to frontend UI / UX enhancements. Our current stack includes modern web and mobile technologies (Ruby on Rails and React Native, among others) Problem Solving & Critical Thinking : Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Solve challenging problems with a critical mindset, and troubleshoot / debug issues across the stack. AI-Enhanced Efficiency : Leverage AI tools (e.g. code assistants, Copilot, Cursor, GPT-based tools) to improve development efficiency, automate routine tasks, and maintain high code quality. Continuously explore new tools and practices that can speed up our workflow. Occasional Support : Be prepared to handle rare on-call support for critical issues in production. (Note : on-call needs are very infrequent, but you'll step in to quickly resolve any urgent problems if they arise.) Qualifications : Proven Full-Stack Experience : 5 years of professional software development experience across the stack. Demonstrated history of shipping products to production and seeing projects through from start to finish. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems and design effective, simple solutions. You make decisions based on data and best practices. AI Tool Proficiency : Hands-on experience using modern AI-driven development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to accelerate coding, testing, or documentation. A forward-thinking mindset to adopt new productivity tools is a must. Technical Skills : Proficiency in at least one modern back-end framework (e.g. Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Django, etc.) and one front-end framework / library (e.g. React, Angular, Vue). Comfortable with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and building RESTful APIs. Code Quality & Best Practices : Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (version control, code reviews, testing, CI / CD). Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Communication & Remote Work : E xcellent communication skills and fluency in English. Experience working in remote teams is a plus - you should be self-driven and collaborative. Must be U.S.-based and authorized to work in the U.S., with availability during core business hours (9-5 in your time zone). Desired Skills (Preferred Qualifications) : Ruby on Rails (RoR) : Experience building web applications with Ruby on Rails is highly desired. Our back-end is RoR - while not strictly required, it will help you hit the ground running. React Native : Experience developing mobile applications using React Native (or a similar cross-platform mobile framework). DevOps & Cloud : Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms, CI / CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Ability to deploy and monitor applications in a cloud environment is a bonus. Startup Experience : Prior experience in a startup or small company environment. You're comfortable wearing multiple hats and adapting to fast-changing priorities. Leadership & Mentorship : Experience leading projects or mentoring junior developers / contractors. You take initiative and can drive a project from concept to completion, while guiding others when needed. Additional Languages & Frameworks : Knowledge of other relevant technologies (especially Python, TypeScript, mobile UX / UI principles) and any domain-specific experience is a plus. Company Description Distiller is an award-winning spirits discovery platform that connects spirits consumers with trusted spirits retailers from all over the world. We've created web and mobile applications that allow spirits consumers to write tasting notes, track their purchase histories, organize their collections and research new products. We also create rich high-quality spirits-related content including expert reviews, long form editorial pieces, instructive videos and more. Today, Distiller is trusted by millions of users every year. The platform features thousands of expert reviews, tasting notes, and user-contributed insights - serving as a comprehensive resource whether you're shopping at a store, ordering at a bar, or tracking your own collection. Company Description Distiller is an award-winning spirits discovery platform that connects spirits consumers with trusted spirits retailers from all over the world. We've created web and mobile applications that allow spirits consumers to write tasting notes, track their purchase histories, organize their collections and research new products. We also create rich high-quality spirits-related content including expert reviews, long form editorial pieces, instructive videos and more. \r\n\r\nToday, Distiller is trusted by millions of users every year. The platform features thousands of expert reviews, tasting notes, and user-contributed insights - serving as a comprehensive resource whether you're shopping at a store, ordering at a bar, or tracking your own collection.