Senior Full-Stack Engineer
april · New York, NY
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Lead full-cycle projects impacting millions.
- Collaborate on product requirements and development.
- Design scalable cloud-native microservices.
- Mentor and grow engineering practices.
- Requires 6+ years full-stack experience.
About the role
About The Role
april is looking for a brilliant, curious and creative Senior Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for data that’s ready to take on a huge opportunity to solve tax, and save people time and money. If you’re all that and looking to lead, invent, and grow professionally you should definitely consider applying to join us on our journey. Team members residing within the New York City metropolitan area must maintain a minimum on-site presence of three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and own full-cycle (from idea to production) projects that are directly used by and impact millions of people
- Work closely with the product & UX to define product requirements and execute the development plans
- Design system architectures, select/ evaluate tools
- Build cloud-native microservices
- Mentor, and grow the team, our practices, and our technology stack
Experience
- 6+ years of software engineering experience building production-level web applications in large-scale products
- 6+ years of experience with modern full-stack frameworks React/Angular/Vue or equivalent programming language, developing high-scale applications
- 4+ years of experience building reactive web & mobile-web frontends using React/Next/Angular/Vue over TypeScript/JavaScript
- 4+ years of experience with Python as a proper microservice backend
- Passion for clean code and agile work
- Experience with modern cloud environments (GCP, AWS)
- Strong architecture skills – ability to design for scale, and velocity, robustness, and readability of end-to-end data-driven solutions
- Passion for data, customer experience, and building high-quality software
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Bonus: gRPC, protobuf
About April
april is the only embedded, year-round tax platform built to power smarter financial decisions. From filing to planning to onboarding, april’s white-labeled tools bring real-time tax intelligence into the platforms people already use, helping users understand the impact of every paycheck, equity transaction, or income shift, and stay on top of tax payments throughout the year. Built to handle even the most complex tax situations, april’s AI-powered tax engine ingests data directly from partner apps to deliver accurate outcomes in record time—making tax planning and filing more connected, contextual, and accessible than ever. With API-first infrastructure and seamless data integrations, april helps partners deliver more value, deepen loyalty, and turn taxes into a strategic edge—for their clients and their business.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will beær required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Key skills/competency
- Full-Stack Engineering
- Software Architecture
- Cloud-Native Microservices
- React/Next/Angular/Vue
- Python
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- GCP/AWS
- Data-Driven Solutions
- Agile Development
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Senior Full-Stack Engineer
- Software Engineering
- Full-Stack Development
- React
- Python
- Microservices
- Cloud Computing
- GCP
- AWS
- System Architecture
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Agile
- Tax Technology
- Fintech
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Python, React, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), and microservices, aligning with april's needs.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience leading full-cycle projects and mentoring teams in your application.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on full-stack frameworks, system design, and data-driven solutions.
- Demonstrate passion: Articulate your enthusiasm for solving complex tax problems and improving customer experience.
- Research april's mission: Understand their embedded tax platform and AI-powered approach to financial decisions.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer at april?
- For team members residing in the New York City metropolitan area, there is a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site. For other locations, the arrangement may differ, and it's best to clarify during the application process.
- What are the primary responsibilities for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer at april?
- The Senior Full-Stack Engineer will lead full-cycle projects, collaborate with product and UX teams, design system architectures, build cloud-native microservices, and mentor team members. You'll play a key role in developing solutions that impact millions of users.
- What technologies are essential for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer role at april?
- Essential technologies include modern full-stack frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue, Python for backend microservices, and experience with TypeScript/JavaScript. Familiarity with cloud environments such as GCP or AWS is also crucial. Experience with gRPC and protobuf is a plus.
- How many years of experience are required for this Senior Full-Stack Engineer position?
- The role requires a minimum of 6+ years of software engineering experience building production-level web applications in large-scale products. Additionally, 4+ years of experience with reactive frontends and Python backends are necessary.
- What is april's mission and how does the Senior Full-Stack Engineer contribute?
- april's mission is to provide an embedded, year-round tax platform that powers smarter financial decisions by integrating tax intelligence into existing platforms. The Senior Full-Stack Engineer contributes by developing and leading the creation of these innovative tax solutions.
- Does april offer opportunities for professional growth for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer?
- Yes, april emphasizes professional growth, stating that candidates looking to lead, invent, and grow professionally should consider applying. The role involves mentoring and growing the team, practices, and technology stack, indicating a strong focus on development.
- What is the required technical background for this Senior Full-Stack Engineer role?
- A strong technical background includes 6+ years in full-stack development, 4+ years in modern frontends (React/Next/Angular/Vue with TypeScript/JavaScript), and 4+ years in Python for microservices. Experience with cloud environments (GCP, AWS) and architecture skills for scalable, data-driven solutions are also key.