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Full Stack Engineer

Job summary

United States
Software Developer

Work model

Fully remote
Only United States
1 week ago
Job description

Full Stack Engineer --- MyFriendBen

Location: Remote

Type: Part-time 1099 Contract

Compensation: Starting at $65 per hour or monthly contract, commensurate with experience

About MyFriendBen

MyFriendBen is on a mission to help people access the public benefits they've earned. We build technology that makes navigating complex government programs simpler, faster, and more human. Our work has real impact --- connecting families and individuals to food assistance, healthcare, housing, and more.

The Role

We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer to help us build and scale the product at the heart of our mission. You'll work across the full stack --- from crafting intuitive React interfaces to designing Python APIs and data pipelines --- and collaborate closely with Product, Design, and fellow engineers. This is a great role for someone who loves writing clean, purposeful code and wants their work to matter.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain features across our React frontend and Python backend
  • Collaborate with Product and Design to translate user needs into thoughtful, well-crafted software
  • Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape engineering best practices
  • Debug and improve the reliability and performance of existing systems
  • Work in a fast-paced, iterative environment with a strong bias for impact

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Solid experience with Python (backend APIs, data processing, or similar)
  • Comfort with relational databases and writing efficient queries
  • Experience with RESTful or GraphQL APIs
  • Strong debugging skills and a thoughtful approach to testing
  • Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and gives/receives feedback well
  • Passion for building technology that serves underrepresented communities is a big plus

Nice to Have

  • Experience with government technology, benefits access, or civic tech
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • Prior work in a startup or mission-driven organization

Why MyFriendBen

  • Work on technology that directly improves people's lives
  • Collaborative, low-ego team that moves fast and cares deeply
  • Fully remote, async-friendly culture
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Meaningful equity in a growing organization

MyFriendBen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.