Order visibility and tracking management- AI based data refinement Other projects they want to work in parallel Duties/Day to Day Overview Responsibilities Full stack development with a backend emphasis (~65% backend / 35% frontend), flexing across both layers as priorities shift Build and support Node.js-based backend services, including Lambda functions and GraphQL interfaces Develop and enhance frontend experiences using React / Next.js (SSR, static rendering, headless architecture) Support key initiatives including: Payment system integrations (in-store and digital) Order visibility and tracking platforms AI-driven data refinement and processing workflows Work across projects that range from frontend-heavy to deeply backend/integration-focused, depending on business need Partner closely with the engineering team and Product Owners on architecture, design decisions, and execution Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with multiple concurrent initiatives, helping the team scale beyond single-project capacity Build and maintain scalable, performant systems supporting ecommerce and digital experiences Contribute to a headless/MACH-based architecture (API-driven, CMS-integrated) Leverage AWS services (Lambda, S3, OpenSearch, etc.) to support search, browse, and marketing capabilities Participate in daily standups, refinement sessions, and ongoing team collaboration Day to Day Spend day in Zoom Rooms Meetings - standup and refinement Meet with Matt and Product Owners Build and support both frontend and backend components end-to-end Contribute to large initiatives (3 PO's systems and related integrations) Work across full-stack development, from UI to backend systems Tracking project progress in Toggle Security trainings - have SSO with Okta Will get their own Claude seat - Working with security team to be more robust, trusting team to adhere to security rules Top Requirements 5+ years of full stack development experience Strong backend experience with Node.js and AWS Lambda (ability and willingness to lean backend where needed) Experience building GraphQL-based APIs (monolithic Lambda architecture) Strong frontend experience with React (v16/18), JavaScript, TypeScript Experience with custom hooks Experience with Next.js (SSR, static rendering, headless implementations) preferred Familiarity with Claude / Anthropic tools and AI-assisted development Experience working with AWS services (S3, OpenSearch, etc.) Experience with headless CMS platforms (Amplience preferred; Contentful acceptable) Comfortable working across shifting priorities, from UI-focused work to backend-heavy integrations Technical Requirements Backend (Primary Focus – 65%) Node.js AWS Lambda Experience working with monolithic and distributed systems Experience with GraphQL, APIs, middleware, and backend integrations Frontend (35%) Next.js (preferred)- Next JS can be learned if they do not have it. Building a toolkit of AI powered sub agents Soft Skills Attitude and professionalism Reaching out ahead of time/proactivity Additional Qualifications Soft Skills Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive approach to communication (flagging blockers early, staying ahead of work) Ability to operate in a highly collaborative, always-on team environment Willingness to step into gaps, particularly on backend and middleware work where the team needs support most Experience working across different types of projects, including integrations, data workflows, and customer-facing applications Focus on clean code, performance, and continuous improvement Team-first mindset with the ability to contribute ideas and challenge thinking constructively Preferred-any strong database experience is acceptable like PostgreSQL, MYSQL etc Retail background not necessary, skillsets are more important