Full Stack Developer Job Description
About Lasso Informatics
Lasso Informatics is a SaaS start-up with a live research data management and analysis platform that brings together multi-modal (imaging, genetics, behavioral, and biosample) data for large-scale studies. Thousands of researchers across the globe rely on our platform today, and we are rapidly iterating and improving to push the boundaries of what is possible in research data management.
We live to innovate, and empower scientists to focus on the science, not the technology, leading to a faster time to science and cure.
Our team is incredibly diverse both by background and expertise, and that is not by accident. We believe that the most creative and powerful solutions come from different ways of thinking about the world. You will be working in an inspiring ecosystem alongside world-renowned professionals in medicine, physics, engineering, imaging, epidemiology, software development, and genetics. We thrive on empowering our colleagues to be thought leaders and innovate fresh new solutions for an exciting and rapidly changing field.
About the Role:
Lasso Informatics is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of data-driven applications and services. You will work across the stack; from frontend components to backend APIs and database layers, to build secure, scalable, and high-performing software that enables our clients to extract value from complex health and research data.
As part of a collaborative development team, you’ll contribute to technical planning, code reviews, and architecture decisions, while ensuring compliance with data security and performance standards.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications, including frontend UI and backend services
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask)
Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
Collaborate with DevOps/SysOps team on deployment, CI/CD, and environment management
Work closely with QA to ensure code quality and test coverage
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning
Maintain database schemas, write complex queries, and ensure data integrity
Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and production issues
Contribute to documentation of systems, endpoints, and workflows
Requirements:
5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or Software Engineer
Proficiency with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
Experience with server-side technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Django, Flask)
Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimization
Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
Understanding of RESTful API design and secure integration practices
Experience working in CI/CD environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams
Nice to Have:
Understanding of FISMA Moderate security requirements
Familiarity with AWS ecosystem (e.g., Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2)
Exposure to in-situ data processing or large-scale data workflows
Experience with AWS Open OnDemand environments
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of authentication frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect)
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and tools
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
In-office work culture with required presence Tuesday through Thursday
Opportunities for advancement and technical leadership
Collaborative team focused on quality, reliability, and performance
Access to tools and resources for ongoing professional development
