Mid-Level Full Stack Software Developer, React & Python
Available for the following offices: Houston, On-site
WebCreek is looking for a Mid-Level Full Stack Software Developer with strong React and Python experience to join our team on-site in Houston, Texas. This position will focus approximately 60% on frontend development with React and 40% on backend development with Python.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building responsive, data-driven user interfaces, integrating RESTful APIs, developing Python services, and working with relational databases. This role is well suited for a collaborative developer who can contribute across the application stack and deliver reliable, maintainable solutions.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.js, Material UI (MUI), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Build reusable, modular, and testable frontend components.
- Develop and maintain backend services and application components using Python.
- Build and support RESTful APIs and service layers that connect frontend applications with backend systems and relational databases.
- Integrate APIs and manage asynchronous data within React applications.
- Implement effective state management using Redux, Context API, Zustand, or similar technologies.
- Optimize frontend performance using techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, throttling, and debouncing.
- Help develop real-time dashboards using WebSocket, Socket.io, rxStomp, Server-Sent Events, or similar technologies.
- Work with charting and visualization libraries such as SciChart, Highcharts, or D3.js.
- Support geospatial data visualization using MapBox when required.
- Write and optimize SQL queries that support application functionality and business workflows.
- Troubleshoot frontend, backend, API, database, and application performance issues.
- Write automated tests using Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library, or similar tools.
- Participate in peer code reviews and follow established development and architecture standards.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA teams, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to a reliable, high-quality codebase.
What You Bring:
- 3+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with React.js and modern JavaScript, including ES6+.
- Professional experience developing backend services or applications using Python.
- Experience with Material UI (MUI), HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend development tools.
- Experience with state management solutions such as Redux, Context API, or Zustand.
- Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or DB2.
- Solid SQL skills, including queries, joins, data access, and basic performance optimization.
- Understanding of frontend and backend application architecture.
- Experience handling asynchronous data and integrating frontend applications with backend services.
- Familiarity with unit, integration, or end-to-end testing.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):
- Experience with WebSocket, Socket.io, rxStomp, or Server-Sent Events.
- Experience with SciChart, Highcharts, D3.js, or similar visualization libraries.
- Experience with MapBox or other geospatial visualization tools.
- Familiarity with data aggregation and downsampling techniques.
- Familiarity with WebGL and high-performance rendering.
- Experience with Docker, AWS, GitHub Actions, or deployment pipelines.
- Experience supporting production applications.
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
What You’ll Gain:
- Full-time position in a quickly growing company.
- Competitive salary with regular reviews.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- In-house IT training and certifications through WebCreek University.
- Flexible work environment within a diverse, international team.
- Wellness programs and exclusive “workcation” opportunities for top performers.
Location: On-site in Houston, TX. (Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply)
Candidates outside of Houston may complete part of the interview process remotely, but at least one interview may be conducted in person.
WebCreek is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our strength comes from our people and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, or disability. If you have the skills and the passion for tech, we want you on our team. Apply today and evolve your career with a global leader.
For more information, please visit: https://www.webcreek.com/