Full Stack Engineer (Staff or Principal level) - ...

Our MissionThe Dirt World (food, water, shelter, power, and transportation) is the foundation of humanity. And hardworking people are the foundation of the Dirt World. But these folks-who have served society relentlessly for decades-are retiring.BuildWitt's mission is to build the Dirt World's next generation by helping companies attract top talent, train them to their fullest potential, and retain them for the long haul.The OpportunityBuildWitt Improve is our flagship microtraining platform designed to train the next generation of the Dirt World workforce.We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer (Staff or Principal level) to design, build, and deliver high-quality software across our modern web and mobile products. This is a hands-on role: you'll be writing code daily, collaborating closely with the team, and shipping reliable, scalable systems that drive real-world impact. You'll be joining a team that's making a real difference in an essential industry. This isn't just another tech job-it's a chance to build something that matters.Location: This is a remote/hybrid role based in Lehi, UT.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web and mobile applicationsBuild intuitive, high-quality user interfaces and seamless user experiencesDevelop, integrate, and optimize backend services and APIs that power product functionalityDesign and manage data models, storage, and access patterns for scalability and performanceImplement best practices for security, reliability, and maintainability across the stackWrite clean, testable, maintainable code with attention to performance and user impactLeverage AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency, quality, and understanding of existing codebasesCollaborate with product, design, and QA to define requirements and deliver value quicklyParticipate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and sprint planningMaintain and improve build, deployment, and delivery pipelinesDiagnose, debug, and resolve issues across front-end, backend, and infrastructure componentsContribute to continuous improvement of development standards, processes, and toolsWork Experience8+ years of total professional software development experienceAt least 3+ years of prior experience in a Senior Software Engineer role or equivalentProven track record delivering and maintaining production-quality software in a team environmentExperience using AI-assisted development tools (such as Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve velocity, accuracy, and understanding of established codebasesBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience demonstrating understanding of performant and scalable algorithms, data structures, and systemsGeneral Skills & CompetenciesStrong full stack development and problem-solving skillsExpertise in software design, architecture, and testing principlesCommitment to writing clean, reliable, and maintainable codeFocus on performance, scalability, and user experienceDemonstrated ability to use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or comparable emerging tools) to accelerate coding, documentation, and refactoringSound judgment in applying AI tools responsibly, securely, and effectively within production environmentsAbility to balance independent work with team collaborationExcellent communication and documentation skillsAdaptability to evolving tools, technologies, and prioritiesProactive mindset and ownership over outcomesSelf-motivated, organized, and effective in a fast-paced startup environmentQuality-driven approach with strong attention to detailSpecific Skills & Technologies For This PositionJavaScript and TypeScript for full-stack developmentReact for building responsive web applicationsNode.js, C# 6+, and Strapi for backend services and APIsCapacitor for cross-platform mobile developmentPostgreSQL and Azure SQL for relational data storage and optimizationAzure for cloud hosting, storage, and servicesTerraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) managementDocker for containerization and local development environmentsAzure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and deployment automationBonus Points For:Interest in or connection to the heavy civil and critical infrastructure industriesAbout You:You're cheerfully flexible in a fast-moving startup environmentYou're relentless in finding solutions to complex problemsYou take ownership of your work and communicationYou're committed to continuous improvement of both yourself and our codebaseAbout Us (Why We're Not For Everyone):We're a start-up. We don't have everything figured outWe push ourselves as a team and individuals, requiring a strong stomach for discomfort and growthWe move fastWe believe in transparency and radical candor and practice hard conversations regularlyHybrid doesn't mean we hang out and mess aboutIt's not about us-it's about the Dirt WorldWe believe in the power of diversity and are proud to offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-04-02