Boston, Massachusetts Hybrid $100,000 to $145,000

Clasp is hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer

About the Role

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy end-to-end features across frontend and backend services
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define requirements
  • Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and user experience
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency
  • Implement robust security practices across all layers of the stack
  • Work with databases to design efficient schemas and queries
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services
  • Support continuous integration and deployment workflows
  • Monitor system performance and respond to alerts
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical planning
  • Ensure compatibility across browsers and devices
  • Maintain documentation for systems and processes
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability
  • Assist in defining engineering best practices
  • Collaborate on testing strategies including unit and integration tests
  • Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments
  • Work with containerization and orchestration tools
  • Support backend services with efficient API design
  • Build responsive and accessible user interfaces
  • Use version control systems effectively
  • Participate in agile development cycles
  • Contribute to on-call rotations when necessary

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Next.js or similar frameworks
  • Familiarity with serverless architectures
  • Knowledge of frontend build tools like Webpack or Vite
  • Experience with real-time communication protocols
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure as code
  • Background in security-focused development
  • Open-source contributions
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • Familiarity with edge computing platforms
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Remote with periodic team gatherings

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on rapid iteration and product excellence

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
  • Backend: Node.js, Express, GraphQL
  • Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Terraform

Growth Opportunities

  • Mentorship from senior engineers
  • Quarterly learning stipend for courses and conferences
  • Internal tech talks and knowledge sharing
  • Leadership pathways for technical contributors

Available for qualified candidates

About company
Clasp
Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We’re revolutionizing how employers attract and retain critical talent while tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep—we think BIG.) Our platform connects employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent using accessible education financing as the thread. More than a fintech startup, we’re a catalyst for economic mobility. We’re proud to be a Forbes Fintech 50 company, a portfolio company of SHRM (the largest HR organization in the world), and a recipient of “Startup of the Year” from StartUp Boston. Join us as we reshape the future of work and education—one opportunity at a time.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category fullstack
Posted a month ago