Full Stack Developer
Lead end‑to‑end development for a large AI‑powered scholarship marketplace, building scalable front‑end interfaces with Nuxt.js/Vue.js and robust back‑end services in Node.js, while integrating REST APIs, version control, and continuous delivery pipelines.
About ScholarshipOwl
ScholarshipOwl is the largest scholarship marketplace in the US, using AI to connect 14 million students who are looking for scholarships with companies that are looking for students. Our mission is to make education financing more accessible and engaging, while giving brands a way to connect with the next generation.
We’re powered by AI technology that simplifies scholarship discovery, streamlines the application process, and delivers measurable results for both students and partners. Whether it’s helping students secure funding or enabling brands to run impactful campaigns, we’re reshaping how education is funded — and discovered.
The Role
We’re looking for a highly skilled and innovative Senior Full-Stack Engineer to architect high-performance web applications and accelerate our development velocity. You’ll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between legacy systems and a modern, scalable future, working across the full stack to deliver seamless experiences for millions of students.
You will own the technical implementation of our core products using Nuxt.js and Node.js/Python. Beyond just coding, this role champions efficiency: you will leverage advanced AI coding assistants (like Cursor and Antigravity) and Model Context Protocols (MCPs) to set new standards for code quality and speed. If you are passionate about modernizing stacks, mentoring developers, and utilizing AI to code smarter, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Full Lifecycle Development: Architect and build high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js ( Vue.js ) on the client side and Node.js/Python on the server side.
SSR & Optimization: Leverage Nuxt.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to ensure optimal SEO performance and fast load times.
API Architecture: Design and optimize GraphQL APIs to serve data to thousands of concurrent users.
Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to integrate new technologies (including AI tools) to improve developer velocity or product features.
Mentorship: Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and team growth.
Requirements
Required Qualifications (Must Haves)
5+ years of professional software development experience.
Frontend Mastery: Deep expertise in Vue.js and the Nuxt.js framework (lifecycle, middleware, plugins, and Pinia/Vuex).
Backend Expertise: Strong commercial experience with Node.js/Python environments.
Database Skills: Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
Core JS: Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming.
Testing: Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Playwright, or Vitest.
Good to Have
Experience with AI-Assisted Development
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Posted June 21, 2026