About this role
Junior Full Stack Web Developer
Department: Web Development
Location: Tustin, CA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $37-47/hr, DOE.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Fully Onsite
Position Overview
A growing biotechnology company in Tustin is seeking a Junior Full Stack Web Developer to join its Web Development team. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career developer who has a solid understanding of both front-end and back-end development and is eager to expand their technical skills in a collaborative environment.
The developer will contribute to a variety of projects, including web applications, internal business tools, e-commerce platforms, and APIs. The work will focus on creating reliable applications, improving internal processes, and developing user-friendly digital experiences that support the company's operations.
This position will involve collaboration with developers, scientists, product managers, and other internal teams to build and maintain both customer-facing applications and internal software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
#### Front-End Development
Build, maintain, and enhance user interfaces and reusable components for the company's internal Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Collaborate with laboratory personnel to understand testing processes and translate business requirements into practical user flows. Create and maintain WordPress websites, including landing pages, informational content, and blog functionality. Develop and maintain e-commerce websites using a headless Shopify approach. Build custom front-end experiences based on established designs, functionality requirements, and project specifications.
#### Back-End Development
Develop and maintain server-side functionality supporting the company's internal LIMS. Update existing backend functionality to support new laboratory tests, workflows, and operational requirements. Assist with database design, schema modifications, and overall database architecture. Build integrations with third-party platforms and services through RESTful APIs. Develop backend functionality that connects e-commerce and business systems with services such as Shopify, Klaviyo, SendGrid, Twilio, and Stripe. Create and maintain middleware that facilitates the transfer, synchronization, and organization of information between internal systems and external applications. Troubleshoot and improve existing applications to support reliability, performance, and usability.
### Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field , or equivalent professional experience. Working knowledge of React and/or Next.js , along with HTML and CSS. Experience developing backend applications using Python-based frameworks , such as Django or Flask. Understanding of REST API development and integration . Familiarity with Git and other version-control practices . Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members. Willingness to learn new technologies and take on increasingly complex development responsibilities.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following areas will be especially valuable:
Developing Shopify websites, particularly using a headless architecture. Working with content management platforms such as Sanity . Using Docker for application development and deployment. Working with CI/CD pipelines and development automation tools . Familiarity with AWS cloud services , including S3, SQS, API Gateway, Lambda, or similar services. Experience integrating multiple third-party platforms and APIs.
Opportunity
This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite opportunity offering a junior developer the chance to work on a diverse range of web technologies while gaining hands-on experience with applications supporting scientific, operational, and e-commerce functions.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $32.00 - $36.00