About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology & Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Full‑Stack Software Engineer to work primarily on a mission-oriented web platform used by frontline workers globally. This role favors engineers who enjoy small-team environments, rapid prototyping, and building resilient software for challenging contexts. The position is remote-eligible with priority given to candidates located in the Greater Boston area; the interview process includes an in-person interview at the Cambridge (Kendall Square / CIC) office.

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What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain product features using modern engineering best practices: version control, continuous integration, automated tests, and frequent deploys.
• Collaborate with multicultural development and implementation teams located around the world.
• Design and implement software that is usable in low-connectivity environments and by users with limited technology experience.
• Participate in agile development processes, code reviews, and release testing.
• Surface blockers early and work with your engineering manager/team lead to remove impediments.
• Contribute to product design discussions and help prioritize technical debt and improvements.

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Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong fluency in Python and experience building production-quality web applications.
• Practical experience with backend components such as Django, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
• Frontend experience with JavaScript and familiarity with lightweight frameworks/tools (e.g., Alpine.js, HTMX), plus HTML/CSS and Bootstrap.
• Comfortable working with version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and daily deploys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks and proactively communicate blockers.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., code assistants such as Claude Code) is a plus.
• Interest in public health and international development and familiarity with open-source technology are highly valued.
• Bonus: experience with data engineering.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $118,094 annually (calculated for the Greater Boston Area; salary will be cost‑of‑living adjusted if you choose to be based elsewhere).
• 100% employer-sponsored medical insurance plus a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Employee stock option plan.
• 30 days paid time off inclusive of holidays.
• Unlimited sick time and strong parental leave policy.
• Flexible work schedule (flex-time policy).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ComPsych.

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Location & Work Logistics

• Job location type: Remote-eligible (TELECOMMUTE) with preference for candidates in the Greater Boston area.
• Interview process requires at least one in-person interview at the CIC office in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.
• If you prefer, you may work from the Cambridge CIC office.

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Why This Role Matters

You will work on a platform used by hundreds of thousands of frontline workers worldwide. Your contributions will directly support teams delivering essential services in low-resource settings, combining technical craft with measurable social impact.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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