Lead Full-Stack Developer

Role Overview

• Lead full-stack development efforts across modern web applications, contributing hands-on code in both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate on and evolve Cedars-Sinai’s Composable Front-End Architecture, employing React 19, TypeScript, and modern tooling.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express (or similar frameworks).
• Implement spec-driven development practices using OpenAPI and Swagger to define and enforce API contracts.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define requirements, data contracts, and integration patterns.
• Build, deploy, and manage API services and infrastructure within the AWS cloud environment.
• Lead initiatives involving Webflow, including Designer standard methodologies, custom development, API-based data exchange, and platform adoption strategies.
• Support advanced search and discovery experiences, including tuning and integrating platforms such as Yext.
• Contribute to Conversational AI initiatives by supporting integration patterns, APIs, and front-end experiences.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to improve development efficiency and code quality.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, peer-review practices, and architectural patterns.
• Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem-solving.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and implementation guidance.
• Serve as technical liaison to internal customers, research groups, and business partners.

Requirements

• Eight (8) plus years of professional software development experience, with a solid focus on full-stack web applications.
• Deep experience in React and TypeScript, including modern patterns, performance optimization, and state management.
• Solid experience with Composable or SPA architectures in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with modern front-end tooling such as Vite, Yarn, Storybook, and related ecosystems.
• Solid back-end development experience using Node.js, including REST API design and implementation.
• Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger and spec-driven API development.
• Experience deploying and operating services on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure concepts.
• Experience integrating and extending enterprise CMS platforms, including Adobe AEM and Webflow.
• Familiarity with search platforms and complex data models; experience with Yext is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to Conversational AI platforms or AI-driven digital experiences.
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality.
• Solid grasp of web accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, WAI-ARIA).
• Security-minded development practices.
• Demonstrable experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring developers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced degrees or relevant technical certifications are a plus.

Tech Stack

• AEM
• AWS
• Cloud
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• React
• TypeScript
• Yarn

Benefits

• outstanding benefit package
• competitive salaries
• learning programs
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-improvement projects