Cedars-Sinai

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Cedars-Sinai

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los AngelesCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $128,190 - $185,890 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead full-stack development efforts across modern web applications, contributing hands-on code in both front-end and back-end systems.
  • Collaborate on and evolve Cedars-Sinai’s Composable Front-End Architecture, employing React 19, TypeScript, and modern tooling.
  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express (or similar frameworks).
  • Implement spec-driven development practices using OpenAPI and Swagger to define and enforce API contracts.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define requirements, data contracts, and integration patterns.
  • Build, deploy, and manage API services and infrastructure within the AWS cloud environment.
  • Lead initiatives involving Webflow, including Designer standard methodologies, custom development, API-based data exchange, and platform adoption strategies.
  • Support advanced search and discovery experiences, including tuning and integrating platforms such as Yext.
  • Contribute to Conversational AI initiatives by supporting integration patterns, APIs, and front-end experiences.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to improve development efficiency and code quality.
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, peer-review practices, and architectural patterns.
  • Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem-solving.
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and implementation guidance.
  • Serve as technical liaison to internal customers, research groups, and business partners.

Requirements

  • Eight (8) plus years of professional software development experience, with a solid focus on full-stack web applications.
  • Deep experience in React and TypeScript, including modern patterns, performance optimization, and state management.
  • Solid experience with Composable or SPA architectures in enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on experience with modern front-end tooling such as Vite, Yarn, Storybook, and related ecosystems.
  • Solid back-end development experience using Node.js, including REST API design and implementation.
  • Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger and spec-driven API development.
  • Experience deploying and operating services on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure concepts.
  • Experience integrating and extending enterprise CMS platforms, including Adobe AEM and Webflow.
  • Familiarity with search platforms and complex data models; experience with Yext is strongly preferred.
  • Exposure to Conversational AI platforms or AI-driven digital experiences.
  • Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Solid grasp of web accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, WAI-ARIA).
  • Security-minded development practices.
  • Demonstrable experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring developers.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Advanced degrees or relevant technical certifications are a plus.
Benefits
  • outstanding benefit package
  • competitive salaries
  • learning programs
  • tuition reimbursement
  • performance-improvement projects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
full-stack developmentReactTypeScriptNode.jsRESTful APIsOpenAPISwaggerAWSCI/CDweb accessibility
Soft Skills
mentoringcollaborationtechnical problem-solvingleadershipcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineeringrelevant technical certifications