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Job Description
TITLE: Full Stack Software Developer

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Plano, TX

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

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WHO we're looking for:

We are looking for a Full Stack Software Developer who will be responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable full-stack solutions that meet business requirements and exceed user expectations. You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust CI/CD automation pipelines that improve development efficiency and software quality. Maintain a strong focus on user experience (UX), performance optimization, and security best practices. You will lead by example in development and automation practices, setting standards for code quality and collaboration.

You will also be responsible for seamlessly integrating frontend and backend systems to create cohesive, efficient applications. Implement infrastructure as code principles to ensure consistent environments across development, testing, and production. Adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will continuously improve skills, share knowledge with the team to foster growth and innovation, and meet project deadlines and communicate progress proactively to stakeholders. Optimize database queries and application performance across the stack.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-quality, full-stack applications using Django/Django REST Framework for backend and React/TypeScript for frontend.
• Create reusable frontend components and backend services to ensure consistency and efficiency across applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework that power dynamic frontend experiences.
• Develop responsive user interfaces using Django Templates and/or React components as appropriate for different projects.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated testing, building, and deployment.
• Automate code quality checks, security scanning, and performance testing within the CI/CD workflow.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to responsive design principles.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve team output.
• Work within an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack to ensure application stability and performance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical direction for both frontend and backend applications.
• Track project progress and manage tasks effectively using Jira.

Required Experience and Education:

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
• Proficiency in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework for backend development.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions or similar tools.
• Experience with database design, optimization, and ORM usage (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, and version control workflows.
• Solid understanding of frontend build tools and module bundlers (Webpack, Babel, etc.)
• Experience using Jira for project management and issue tracking.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration concepts.
• Experience with automated testing strategies across the full stack.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UI component libraries like Material-UI, Ant Design, or similar.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Experience with state management solutions (Redux, Context API, etc.)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Pytest, etc.)
• Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio showcasing your work.
• Experience with GraphQL or other API technologies.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we'll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.