Full Stack Developer

About Edstruments

Edstruments empowers K12 and nonprofit leaders with modern financial software spanning the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle and Budget Planning & Management. Our platform helps partners align their spending and budgets with strategic objectives so they can best achieve their mission.

As a fast-growing startup, we onboard new partners every month, and our platform is actively used by organizations across multiple states in the US. We're looking for builders who want to create meaningful, scalable products from the ground up.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer who can contribute across the stack—building robust backend systems, intuitive frontend interfaces, and scalable service layers.

You'll work on designing and developing features end-to-end, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams, and taking ownership of delivering high-quality, production-ready code.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both backend and frontend work and is comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot)
• Build responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using React.js
• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices
• Develop and maintain Python-based services using Flask or Django
• Work across the full development lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to system design and architecture decisions

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in full stack development
• Strong backend experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with React.js for frontend development
• Experience building services using Python (Flask or Django)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling
• Understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of system design and scalable architecture
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools

What Success Looks Like

• You can take a feature from idea → production with minimal hand-holding
• You write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• You proactively identify and fix issues before they become problems
• You collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams
• You take ownership and consistently deliver high-quality work

Why Edstruments

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team improving financial systems for K12 and nonprofit organizations
• Career Growth: High ownership and strong growth opportunities as the company scales
• Fast-Paced Environment: Work on real problems with real impact, shipping frequently

Our Values

• Integrity: Do the right thing, every time
• Impact: Keep mission front and center; strive for meaningful outcomes
• Diversity: Embrace varied perspectives and backgrounds
• Ownership: Act with initiative and accountability
• Growth: Commit to continuous improvement
• Communication: Speak up with clarity and empathy
• Humility: Stay grounded, support others, and celebrate wins together