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As we grow, so does the technology that supports them.\n\nWe’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to help build, run and improve these systems. Our applications are built on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js and Node.js). You’ll work across frontend, backend, databases and third-party integrations: building new features, improving existing systems, and keeping everything reliable.\n\nWe’re looking for someone with solid development fundamentals who enjoys getting to the root of a problem, takes initiative and keeps learning. You’ll use AI tools to work faster, while thinking critically about every solution you ship.\n\nYou’re not expected to know everything. What matters is that you take ownership, do the research, think critically and work your way to a solution. The code you write goes into production and is used by real students every day.\n\nIf that sounds like the kind of work you want to be doing, hit “Apply” and let’s talk.\nRequirements\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\n\nDevelop, enhance and maintain frontend and backend applications, including RESTful APIs and services\n\nHandle database work, including data modelling and schema design, querying, data analysis, troubleshooting, data updates and migrations\n\nIntegrate our applications with third-party APIs and services\n\nTroubleshoot, debug and resolve application and production issues\n\nWrite clean, maintainable, reusable and well-structured code\n\nTest your work and think through edge cases before deployment\n\nTake part in code reviews and help improve code quality and development practices\n\nTranslate business requirements into technical solutions\n\nAssist with deployment, monitoring, maintenance and ongoing system improvements\n\nKeep technical documentation up to date where required\n\nSpot potential issues, technical risks and inefficiencies early, and suggest improvements\n\nSupport existing and new projects, systems, integrations and other technical initiatives when required\n\nUndertake reasonable ad hoc tasks, assignments or projects relevant to your role\n\nREQUIREMENTS\n\nEducation & Experience\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (preferred)\n\nMinimum 2 years of relevant software development experience\n\nCandidates without a related degree are welcome to apply if they have strong practical experience in full stack web development using the MERN stack or similar technologies\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nYou should have a good understanding of, and practical experience in:\n\nHTML, CSS and JavaScript\n\nNode.js and Express.js\n\nReact.js\n\nMongoDB\n\nRESTful APIs\n\nGit and version control workflows\n\nDebugging and troubleshooting\n\nBasic software architecture\n\nBasic security practices\n\nYou’ll Thrive Here If You Are:\n\nA problem-solver who enjoys working out why something broke\n\nProactive, and comfortable taking initiative\n\nAble to research and learn new things on your own\n\nA critical thinker who verifies before assuming\n\nKeen to keep getting better at your craft\n\nHaving these skills will double your chances:\n\nHands-on experience with the full MERN stack\n\nExperience developing and maintaining real-world or production web applications\n\nHOW WE USE AI\n\nWe welcome AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, research, documentation, brainstorming and improving productivity.\n\nWe see AI as a tool that supports your work. Your own technical knowledge, critical thinking and judgment remain essential.\n\nYou’re expected to:\n\nReview and validate AI-generated code and recommendations before implementing them\n\nSpot incorrect assumptions, logical flaws, edge cases, security concerns, performance issues and maintainability problems\n\nUnderstand why the code works, rather than copying and pasting generated solutions\n\nCompare different approaches and choose the one that fits the actual system and requirements\n\nVerify that an AI-generated answer is correct before relying on it\n\nRecognise when a solution is overcomplicated or unsuitable for the existing codebase\n\nInvestigate and debug independently when an AI-generated solution doesn’t work\n\nTake full responsibility for the code and solutions you implement\n\nPlease include in your resume: \n\nA link to your portfolio or GitHub\n\nA short description of a project you’ve built: what it does, your role in it, and the stack you used\n\nReasons for leaving your current and previous employment(s)\n\nCurrent / last drawn and expected salaries\n\nAvailability / Notice period required\n\nSkills\nBack End (Software Engineering), Database Systems, Software Development, Full Stack Development, Node.js (Javascript Library), Express.js (Javascript Library), React.js (Javascript Library), MongoDB, RESTful API, Git (Version Control System)","description_format":"text","description_chars":4895,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Financial Services","Wealth Management & Financial Advisors"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T06:01:37Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["seen:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":17676,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/piranha-profits-full-stack-developer-mern-stack","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/piranha-profits-full-stack-developer-mern-stack.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T03:24:30Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3129,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1871,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}