At Robots & Pencils, we build meaningful, scalable software experiences that help innovative organizations move faster and smarter. We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to support the development and delivery of a complex, multi-tenant, integration-heavy platform.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in hands-on development, can confidently own features and deployments, and contributes to system design and delivery within a pod.
In this role, you will work as a key contributor on a cross-functional team, building across the stack while helping guide delivery, improve systems, and solve challenging integration problems. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teammates to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions reach production.
Why This Role Matters
At Robots & Pencils, we build smart systems for the human world. This role plays a critical part in making that real by connecting platforms, enabling seamless user experiences, and ensuring the systems behind them are reliable and scalable.
You are not just shipping features; you are helping shape how systems integrate, how multi-tenant platforms operate securely, and how products evolve—contributing directly to meaningful outcomes for users and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Full Stack Engineering & Delivery
- Build and maintain frontend applications using Next.js 14+ (TypeScript) with multi-tenant routing
- Develop backend services using Node.js (TypeScript) deployed via AWS Lambda
- Ensure strong type safety and consistency across the full stack
- Contribute to scalable, maintainable architecture across distributed systems
Integration Layer Development
- Design and maintain a dedicated integration layer using AWS Lambda + SQS
- Integrate external platforms (e.g., gym systems, CFMS, Speedy Sticks, CommunityCare)
- Implement retry logic, failure handling, and system resilience
- Maintain clear separation between integration services and application APIs
- AWS API Gateway in front of the integration layer Lambdas, provides throttling, request validation, and API key management across third-party service endpoints
AI-Augmented Development
- Treat AI-assisted development (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools) as a baseline capability
- Apply thoughtful prompt engineering and structured workflows to produce reliable, maintainable code
- Use AI tools across the development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and documentation
- Stay current with the evolving AI tooling landscape and adopt practices that improve developer productivity
Cloud & Serverless Architecture
- Build and maintain infrastructure using AWS Lambda, SQS, IAM, CognitoAmplify, and RDS
- Deploy frontend applications via AWS Amplify Fargate or similar
- Design systems that are scalable, cost-efficient, and operationally simple
Data, Auth & Platform Security
- Work with PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) using relational modeling
- Implement row-level security for multi-tenant data isolation
- Manage authentication and authorization using AWS Cognito (RBAC, JWT scoping)
Storage, Notifications & Payments
- Implement file storage using AWS S3 (e.g., lab results, CSV uploads)
- Build notification workflows using AWS SES
- Integrate and maintain payment systems using Stripe
Real-Time System Design (V1)
- Implement polling-based updates (30-second intervals) for journey tracking
- Design user experiences that feel real-time while avoiding unnecessary infrastructure complexity
Technical Ownership
- Own release cuts, including PR reviews and deployment coordination
- Manage environment configurations, secrets, and package upgrades
- Debug and resolve complex system and integration issues
- Build proofs of concept (POCs) to validate new features and approaches
Pod Contribution & Leadership
- Lead or support Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
- Partner with Product Managers to refine and deliver epics and requirements
- Act as a technical point of contact within the pod and across collaborating teams
- Provide guidance and context to teammates to support delivery and quality
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate deployment schedules and technical updates to stakeholders
- Document architectural decisions (ADRs) and key system behaviors
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and partner teams to ensure alignment
- Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Tech Stack You Will Work With
- Frontend: Next.js 14+, TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js (TypeScript), AWS Lambda
- Integration Layer: AWS Lambda, SQS
- Database: PostgreSQL (AWS RDS)
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS AmplifyFargate, S3, SES
- Architecture: Multi-tenant systems, serverless infrastructure
- Tooling: Git, AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.)
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional software development experience delivering production applications
- Strong full-stack engineering experience across modern web technologies
- Strong experience with TypeScript across frontend and backend
- Experience with Next.js and modern React frameworks
- Experience building serverless applications on AWS
- Ability to own and deliver a system architecture from scratch: data model, API contracts, infrastructure topology, and deployment pipeline
- Ability to debug and resolve complex issues across distributed systems
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, and platform-based architectures
- Familiarity with authentication systems (JWT, RBAC, Cognito)
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Preferred Skills
- Experience with multi-tenant architectures
- Familiarity with event-driven systems (SQS, async processing)
- Experience with Stripe or payment integrations
- Experience building fault-tolerant integration layers
- Exposure to healthcare, fitness, or SaaS platforms
Personal Attributes
- Ownership Mindset: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions
- Collaborative: Works effectively within a pod and across teams
- Solution-Oriented: Proactively identifies issues and drives them to resolution
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in evolving, complex environments
- Communicative: Shares context clearly and keeps stakeholders aligned
Why Join Robots & Pencils?
At Robots & Pencils, you’ll join a global team of engineers, designers, and strategists who care deeply about craftsmanship and innovation. You’ll work on meaningful systems that require both technical excellence and thoughtful collaboration.
If you enjoy building across the stack, solving real integration challenges, and contributing to a high-performing team, we’d love to meet you.