Staff Full Stack Developer

Staff Full Stack Developer

United States

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Job Description

We are seeking a Staff Full Stack Developer to design, build, and scale critical systems that power core business operations. This role requires strong expertise across both frontend and backend development, with the ability to design end-to-end solutions, drive architecture decisions, and deliver highly scalable, resilient systems.

You will work across the full technology stack, partnering with product, design, and engineering teams to build modern, customer-centric experiences and robust backend platforms.

A Day in the Life

As a Staff Full Stack Developer, you will

Design and develop end-to-end features across frontend, backend, and APIs

Own critical components of core systems

Build scalable microservices and responsive user interfaces

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Lead architectural discussions and influence system design decisions

Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices

Ensure high standards of performance, security, scalability, and maintainability

What You will Do

Full Stack Development

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications (frontend + backend)

Build modern UI applications using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS

Develop backend services using Java, Node.js, or similar technologies

Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

System Design & Architecture

Architect scalable, distributed systems

Design domain-driven solutions

Ensure systems are resilient, fault-tolerant, and highly available

Cloud & DevOps

Build and deploy applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices

Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability

Data & Integration

Work with relational and NoSQL databases

Design efficient data models and ensure data consistency

Integrate with internal and external services (payments, identity, third-party APIs)

Quality & Engineering Excellence

Drive test automation (unit, integration, end-to-end)

Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards

Improve engineering processes, tooling, and developer productivity

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with Product, UX, and business stakeholders

Break down complex problems into deliverable solutions

Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth

What We're Looking For

5+ years of full stack development experience

Proven experience building and scaling production-grade systems

Experience in domain-heavy systems (e.g., rental, travel, e-commerce, logistics) preferred

Technical Skills

Frontend

Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Experience with modern frontend architectures and state management

Focus on performance, accessibility, and responsive design

Backend

Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar

Strong experience designing APIs and microservices

Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices

Cloud & Data

Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP

Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.)

Experience with caching, messaging systems (Kafka, SQS), and event-driven architecture

Engineering Practices

Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems

Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and observability tools

Test-driven development and automation mindset

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Ability to own features end-to-end

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Product mindset with focus on customer experience

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

We expect the starting salary to be around $175k but will be commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Get

40% off any standard Hertz Rental

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program for employees & family

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness

Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

About Us

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran