Location: Austin, TX   |   Full-Time
NextJS Full-Stack Frontend Backend JavaScript TypeScript Payments SaaS Widgets API Onsite Hybrid Design Node.js Python Go Full Stack Engineer
Company: Forward is building the next evolution of embedded payment capabilities for SaaS companies looking to monetize their platforms. We focus on transparency, scalable systems, and ownership for partners.

Role: We are growing rapidly and looking to add a talented Full-Stack Engineer to our team in Austin, TX (Onsite & Hybrid options available). You will contribute across our technology stack, with opportunities to work on both frontend (including our embeddable widgets) and backend systems.

Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy features across the full stack.
- Contribute to the development of our frontend component library, potentially using NextJS.
- Build and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features from concept to production.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architectural improvements.

Technical Skills Required:
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (experience with NextJS is highly desirable).
- Proficiency in at least one backend language and framework (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Go, Ruby/Rails).
- Experience designing and interacting with APIs (REST, GraphQL).
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Understanding of software development best practices, including testing and CI/CD.

Ideal Candidate:
- You have proven experience working as a Full-Stack Engineer.
- You are comfortable working on both client-side and server-side development.
- You have a strong understanding of web technologies and system architecture.
- Experience in FinTech or payments is beneficial.
- You are a proactive problem-solver and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges.
- You work well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Post Date: April 21, 2025