Senior Full Stack Engineer, Web (React/Node.js)

Job Description

About Us

MaxRewards is an early-stage technology startup building the financial optimization layer for the modern consumer. Our rapidly growing platform helps 650K+ members effortlessly manage their credit cards, unlock hidden offers, and strategically maximize their rewards and cash back—all in one seamless experience. We're on a mission to transform how people interact with their financial products and create extraordinary value from everyday spending.The Role

We're seeking a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer with an eye for design to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll be responsible for building and optimizing the MaxRewards website from the ground up. You'll work across the entire technology stack while maintaining attention to visual and interactive details. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at an early-stage startup, with substantial ownership over our web presence, user experience, and backend architecture.Technical Challenges You'll Solve

Architect and implement a high-performance React application

Leverage AI to generate content from our unique data

Build an AI-powered card recommendations tool

Design scalable backend systems that can handle growing user traffic and integration requirements

Develop and refine our component library to maintain design consistency while accelerating development

Improve SEO and Core Web Vitals to drive organic growth and improve user engagementKey Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain the MaxRewards website using React and modern web technologies

Develop beautiful user interfaces that reflect our brand identity while enhancing usability

Create sophisticated micro-interactions and animations that elevate the user experience

Develop and optimize server-side applications using Node.js or similar frameworks

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and database structures that power our web applications

Collaborate closely with design, product, and mobile teams to create seamless, cohesive user experiences

Implement SEO best practices to drive organic growth

Integrate AI capabilities to enhance personalization and user engagement

Drive technical decisions around architecture, design systems, and development practices

Stay current with industry trends and emerging design and technology standardsRequired Qualifications

4+ years of professional software engineering experience

3+ years of experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks

Strong backend development experience with Node.js, Express, or similar technologies

Exceptional understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility

Strong visual sensibility and attention to typographic, color, and layout details

Experience with modern CSS techniques including Flexbox, Grid, and CSS-in-JS solutions

Experience with state management solutions (Recoil, Redux, etc.)

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and related frontend technologies

Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelinesPreferred Qualifications

Experience with animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP)

Experience with AWS cloud services

Experience with SEO optimization and performance tuning for web applications

Familiarity with AI/ML integration into web applications

Experience at early-stage startupsKey Attributes for Success

Design sensibility: You have a natural eye for aesthetics and can spot misalignments and visual inconsistencies

Ownership mentality: You take pride in your work and own problems end-to-end

Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Autonomy: You can work independently with minimal direction

Communication: You effectively communicate complex technical and design concepts

Problem-solving: You approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness

Attention to detail: You obsess over the small things that collectively create exceptional user experiences

Growth mindset: You continuously learn and improve your skills

Member focus: You deeply understand member needs and build solutions accordinglyOur Engineering Culture

At MaxRewards, we believe in:

Autonomy with accountability: You'll have the freedom to make decisions and own outcomes

Pragmatic excellence: We strive for high-quality code but value shipping and learning

Member-centered development: Our engineering decisions start with member needs

Transparent communication: Open decision-making processes

Continuous feedback: Regular code reviews and pair programming opportunitiesYour Growth Path

As one of our early engineering hires, you'll have an outsized impact on our product and exceptional growth opportunities:

Short-term: Lead the web development effort and establish best practices

Medium-term: Build and mentor a small web team as we scale

Long-term: Potential paths include engineering management, technical architecture leadership, or deeper specialized technical rolesWhat We Offer

Competitive salary and equity package

Excellent benefits, including up to 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and 6% 401K match

Regular team events

Opportunity to shape the direction of a high-growth startup

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Direct impact on company success and product development

Work with modern tools and tech stack

If you're passionate about creating beautiful, functional web experiences and excited about building impactful products across the entire stack, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation Range: $140K - $160K

Full-time