Lead Full Stack Engineer

The College Board

. Design, develop, and maintain user-facing features and back-end services using React, TypeScript, and AWS services .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing user-facing features and back-end services using React, TypeScript, and AWS, while implementing best practices in DevOps and automated testing. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset to drive innovative solutions and optimize application performance.

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React DevelopmentTypeScript ProgrammingAWS ServicesInfrastructure as CodeAutomated Testing

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Hard Skills

Node.jsServerless ApplicationsContainer-Based ApplicationsPerformance OptimizationCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosity for Emerging TechnologiesCollaborative ApproachLearner's MindsetDrive for Impact

Tools & Technologies

AWS CDKPlaywrightAWS LambdaAPI GatewayDynamoDB

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Systems Engineering

Industry Keywords

Agile Software DevelopmentDevOps PracticesCloud EcosystemSingle-Page ApplicationsTechnical Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDynamoDBJavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain user-facing features and back-end services using React, TypeScript, and AWS services
Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code using AWS CDK
Work with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to junior developers
Drive adoption of best practices and new technologies
Optimize application performance
Implement automated testing using Playwright
Ensure technical feasibility and code quality through reviews
Solve complex problems using divergent thinking to create innovative solutions
Follow DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery
Develop and maintain understanding of customers' business processes and operations
Support team-centered Agile software development
Build and maintain internal-facing, data-intensive single-page web applications supporting College Board's core products

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of recent, strong, hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js and AWS
Experience with AWS cloud ecosystem, including Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, Step Functions, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and DynamoDB
Experience designing, implementing, and testing performant and fault-tolerant serverless and container-based cloud applications
Experience building, testing, and managing web-based applications
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, systems engineering, information systems or similar
Ability to travel 3–5 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions, and comfort learning new digital tools independently
Learner's mindset and commitment to growth
Drive for impact and excellence
Collaborative and empathetic approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work option
Hybrid work option for candidates near College Board offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)
Work/life balance and flexible schedules
Meaningful career and supportive team
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Location-adjusted salaries
Transparent compensation and benefits discussions
Opportunity to work with emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions
Professional growth through iterative learning, feedback, and user input