Full Stack Developer

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• DATE POSTED 1 day ago
• Schedule Full‑time
• Job Code 4873
• Employee Status Fixed‑Term
• Requisition

Stanford Web Services (SWS) is seeking a Full Stack Developer to help build statically generated websites and web applications that integrate with multiple third‑party applications for Stanford University. If you’re excited about joining a growing team that delivers modern, flexible, edge‑hosted sites and apps connecting to a wide range of internal and external APIs, this team is for you.

In this position, you will:

Collaborate with visual and user experience designers, senior‑ and architect‑level developers, strategists, and project managers to build sophisticated digital experiences using back‑end CMS such as Storyblok and front‑end technologies such as Nextjs/React, Graph

QL, and Tailwind

CSS.

Work with serverless hosting (Netlify/Vercel), Edge Compute, and render/caching strategies such as SSR, SSG, and ISR.

Be an active participant in an agile environment that includes stand‑ups, story grooming, and peer review.

Contribute to SWS’s evolving AI‑assisted developer workflows, including code generation, documentation automation, and performance monitoring.

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience building modern, decoupled web applications.

Required:

Demonstrable experience developing websites and web applications using headless CMS and technologies such as Node, React, Nextjs, Graph

QL, and Tailwind

CSS.

Demonstrable experience designing and documenting data structures, architecture, and process flows for websites, web‑based applications, SDKs, and APIs.

Experience researching, evaluating, and enforcing web standards for usability and accessibility.

Familiarity with serverless hosting, edge compute, and render/cache strategies such as SSR, SSG, and ISR.

Nice to have:

Experience mentoring and checking the work of other staff on technical matters and conducting security reviews of code written by other developers.

Knowledge of using AI development tools.

Prior exposure to design systems, component libraries, or Storybook.

• May work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $144,425 to $170,638 per annum
.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Imagine a world without secure digital communication or networked devices. Consider lives saved through first‑ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow
. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a…