Senior Full-Stack Software Developer (ReactJS + GraphQL)

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. An instrumental ingredient to making reusable launch vehicles is the ability to move fast. That is our goal for our team, our commercial software platform that helps advanced hardware manufacturing teams integrate, track, iterate, build, and test efficiently.

As a Senior Full-Stack Software Development Engineer on the team, you will design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end features-from intuitive front-end interfaces to reliable, performant backend systems. You'll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and hardware teams to create tools that accelerate innovation in advanced hardware development. The ideal candidate demonstrates a high degree of ownership, technical excellence, and curiosity-balancing fast execution with thoughtful engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end features across the full stack using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Postgres
• Architect and optimize backend data models, APIs, and services for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Build and refine user interfaces that make complex hardware manufacturing workflows simple and intuitive
• Contribute to excellence in operations including maintaining and improving our CI pipeline and independently supporting an on-call shift
• Implement and maintain a strong automated testing culture with comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end coverage
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions across the Boltline platform
• Partner with product and hardware teams to translate user needs into scalable, elegant software solutions
• Contribute to operational excellence by improving CI/CD pipelines, observability, and on-call reliability
• Mentor and guide mid- through internship-level engineers through code reviews, pairing, and design collaboration

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field / experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience building production web applications
• Deep expertise in full stack TypeScript
• Proficiency with some combination of React, GraphQL, Typescript and Postgres.
• Experience designing and maintaining backend services (Node.js, Next.js, or similar frameworks)
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and experience with modern testing frameworks
• Proven ability to own features from concept through deployment and iteration
• Prior on-call/incident response participation
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional teams
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on delivering impact

Skills

react js, typescript, full stack, architecture, grapghQL, postgres, Node.js, Next.js, testing, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Hithub, CircleCI, features, web, production, aerospace, space, API

Top Skills Details

react js, typescript, full stack, architecture, grapghQL

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Next.js, Apollo (Client/Server), Hasura or similar

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes/ECS, and AWS infrastructure

Familiarity with event-driven architectures using Temporal, Kafka, or similar

Hands-on experience improving CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar)

Exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or complex physical systems

Interest in aerospace/manufacturing workflows

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $74.21 - $139.13/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.