Senior Fullstack Engineer (Fronted Heavy)

Shape the future of student transportation.At BusRight, we’re replacing pen-and-paper logistics with real-time, intelligent routing software. Our platform powers live location tracking, ETA notifications, operational dashboards, and route optimization for schools, families, and drivers across the U.S.We’re looking for a senior fullstack engineer — someone who can own both frontend and backend implementation, with a primary strength in frontend architecture and user experience. You’ll help improve performance, define modular UI systems, mentor engineers, and ship fullstack features end-to-end.Role OverviewAs a Senior Fullstack (Frontend-Focused) Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our engineering culture, development processes, and roadmap.Joining our engineering team means:Designing and building performant UIs for data-heavy, real-time features such as maps, live dashboards, and large tablesDeveloping frontend modules using React, TanStack tools (React Query, Table), and CSS ModulesOwning fullstack features end-to-end, including backend APIs in Node.js where neededCollaborating within a monorepo (Nx) to share code across frontend and backend boundariesContinuously improving UI rendering performance, DX, and maintainabilityWorking closely with product, design, and engineering teams to create intuitive, reliable user experiencesParticipating in brainstorming sessions, customer feedback forums, and product ideationRequirementsYou have 5+ years of experience building production-grade web applicationsYou’re highly proficient in TypeScript, React, and modern frontend architectureYou have deep experience with component design, state management, and performance tuningYou have deep knowledge of React performance tuning, virtualization, and rendering strategiesYou’ve built and scaled UIs that render complex data (e.g., tables, maps, dashboards) efficientlyYou have a practical understanding of SOLID principlesYou Have a good understanding of UI/UX design principles and a passion for creating user-friendly interfacesYou’re comfortable implementing or collaborating on REST APIs and backend logic using Node.jsYou’ve deployed and maintained frontend apps with a focus on reliability, observability, and developer experienceYou’re comfortable taking ownership of projects — from design to deployment and beyondYou mentor other engineers and contribute to growing team capabilitiesYou proactively identify problems and opportunities, not just waiting for ticketsYou collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical peersYou think critically, challenge assumptions, and make pragmatic technical decisionsYou adapt quickly to new information, shifting priorities, or feedbackYou care how your work connects to the broader product and company goalsYou embody our engineering values: learning from mistakes, collaboration, ownership, simplicity, and long-term thinkingYou embody our company values (more here)You Get Extra Points ForYou have experience using shared code and types in a monorepo environment (e.g., Nx)A strong understanding of loosely coupled architectures and their long-term benefitsFamiliarity with refactoring techniques to improve codebase structure and maintainabilityExperience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern testing best practicesDesign sensibility and experience working closely with designers or building component librariesTech StackBackend: TypeScript, Node.js, Koa, Express, Kysely, PostgreSQL, Firebase Firestore (legacy), Redis, BullMQ, ElasticSearch, JestFrontend: TypeScript, React, React Router, Vite, CSS Modules (SASS), TanStack (React Query, Table), Storybook, VitestInfrastructure: Kubernetes (GCP), Nx Monorepo, Feature FlagsBenefitsCompetitive compensation: $120,000 – $200,000/year (based on experience and expertise)Meaningful equity$500/year learning & WFH budgetFlexible PTO and working hoursRemote-first work environment

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