Senior Fullstack Developer (Nuxt.js + Node.js)

TL;DR

Senior Fullstack Developer (Nuxt.js + Node.js): Architect and build high-performance web applications for AI-powered scholarship marketplace with an accent on SSR optimization, GraphQL APIs, and AI-assisted development. Focus on modernizing legacy systems, handling high concurrent traffic, and accelerating developer velocity through innovative tooling.

Location: Fully remote, work from anywhere with a global team

Company

Largest US scholarship marketplace using AI to connect students with funding opportunities and brands with next-generation talent.

What you will do

• Architect and build full-lifecycle web applications using Nuxt.js (Vue.js) frontend and Node.js/Python backend.
• Implement SSR with Nuxt.js for optimal SEO and fast load times.
• Design and optimize GraphQL APIs for thousands of concurrent users.
• Integrate new technologies including AI tools to boost developer velocity and product features.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers for code quality and team growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in Vue.js and Nuxt.js (lifecycle, middleware, plugins, Pinia/Vuex).
• Strong experience with Node.js/Python backends.
• Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Playwright, or Vitest.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI coding assistants (Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot) and Model Context Protocols (MCPs).
• Integrating LLMs like Google Gemini or OpenAI into production.
• Hands-on with Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, BigQuery).
• PHP proficiency for reading/debugging legacy LAMP code during migrations.
• EdTech or high-traffic consumer platform experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work helping students access education funding.
• Fully remote with global team collaboration.
• High impact, ownership, and autonomy in a small team.
• Unlimited PTO and $200/month home office budget.
• Continuous learning culture with support for experimentation and growth.
• Annual company off-sites for in-person team connections.