Full Stack Engineer (Contract)

OverviewWe’re looking for two Full Stack Engineers to join a high-impact healthcare technology project. You’ll help build and scale a benefits platform that makes it easier for people to access life-saving medications. This platform is preparing for significant growth and seasonal demand in early 2026 - and you’ll be part of the team driving performance, new feature development, and real-time integrations. This is an opportunity to work with a modern tech stack (Next.js, Node.js/TypeScript, AWS Lambda), contribute directly to product features that matter, and operate in a collaborative, async-first environment. Key ResponsibilitiesOptimize data loading and UI rendering for scaleBuild new, customer-facing user interfaces with Next.jsIntegrate machine learning predictions into user viewsConnect the platform to external REST APIs for real-time insightsCapture usage metrics and display through Datadog dashboardsContribute to an agile delivery model (two-week sprints, daily standups, async collaboration)Own your work end-to-end: from planning, to building, to testing (no separate QA or BA teams)What We’re Looking ForMust-Have Experience:3–6 years as a Full Stack EngineerNext.js (React) for modern front-end developmentNode.js + TypeScript, with hands-on AWS Lambda experienceStrong understanding of modern web development and data structuresComfortable working independently and testing your own codeNice-to-Haves:Familiarity with PostgreSQL and writing efficient queriesExperience with SST (Serverless Stack) or other IaC frameworksKnowledge of Datadog instrumentationPrevious work in healthtech or benefits platformsTools & EnvironmentNode.js / TypeScriptNext.js (React)PostgreSQLAWS Lambda, MiddySST (Infrastructure as Code)Jira, Confluence, BitbucketEstablished CI/CD pipelinesWhy This Project is ExcitingHigh impact: Your work will directly improve patient access to critical medicationModern stack: No legacy baggage, you’ll work with the latest frameworks and cloud-native toolsAutonomy & ownership: Define, build, and deliver features in a team that values independence and resultsLogisticsRemote, with strong overlap required in US time zones (PST/CST)Contract through February 2026, with potential to extendStart ASAP (ideally within 2 weeks)Hiring ProcessVirtasant technical screen (includes Codabyte assessment)Single 45-minute client team interview (no live coding test)Offer & onboardingOriginally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job