Job Description
Senior Full Stack Developer (Full Time)
About Leapcure
At Leapcure, we're driven by our mission to make clinical trials more equitable, empathetic, and accessible. We help pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations connect with the right patients for their studies, leveraging technology to remove barriers and improve the experience for all stakeholders.
Our team values direct communication, continuous learning, and finding the right balance between independent work and effective collaboration. We believe in finding the Right Person for the Right Seat - individuals who not only have the technical capabilities to excel but also align with our values and collaborative culture.
Role Mission
As our Senior Full Stack Developer, you will drive technical excellence at Leapcure by providing leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance that empowers our engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll partner with product leadership to translate business requirements into technical implementations while fostering a culture of documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Achieve
Your impact at Leapcure will be measured by these key outcomes:
- Technical Leadership & Quality
- Lead architecture decisions and establish best practices that result in a measurable reduction in technical debt
- Resolve critical technical blockers to platform growth
- Implement comprehensive technical documentation standards that achieve high adoption across the engineering team
- Partner with product to translate business requirements into technical specifications with clarity and efficiency
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Establish mentoring relationships with junior developers, resulting in measurable skill improvement
- Coach non-technical team members in technical areas to support their growth toward product ownership
- Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
- Cloud & Infrastructure Independence
- Build AWS expertise across the team, reducing dependency on DevOps contractors
- Lead the implementation of new cloud-based services (DynamoDB, Lambda) without requiring DevOps support
- Establish processes for managing cloud infrastructure that are documented and followed by the entire team
- Product & Innovation
- Collaborate with prompt engineering org to integrate successful AI solutions into the core product
- Develop and implement an API strategy that enhances Leapcure's integration capabilities
- Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our product
Who You Are
What You Bring (Competencies)
- Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails, React, and full-stack development principles
- Proven ability to guide junior developers and increase team capabilities
- Skill in designing scalable, maintainable technical solutions
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience establishing effective development workflows and documentation practices
- Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture principles
- Ability to collaborate effectively with product management
How You Work (DNA)
- Patient Teacher : You naturally enjoy mentoring others and explaining complex concepts clearly
- Balanced Decision-Maker : You're thoughtful about architectural choices while maintaining pragmatism
- Collaborative Leader : You empower team members rather than directing or controlling
- Growth-Oriented : You're passionate about continuous learning and helping others develop
- Mission-Aligned : You connect with our goal of making clinical trials more accessible
What Drives You
You're excited about this opportunity because you:
- Find satisfaction in mentoring junior developers and seeing them grow
- Want to work on technology that has meaningful impact in healthcare
- Enjoy building robust, maintainable systems that solve real problems
- Are enthusiastic about bridging the gap between product vision and technical implementation
Requirements
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of full stack development experience
- Strong experience with Ruby on Rails and React (or similar frameworks)
- Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Proven track record leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior developers
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience implementing and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and version control (Git)
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with AI/ML technologies or integrations
- Background in healthcare or clinical research technology
- Experience with security and compliance requirements (HIPAA, GDPR)
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Background in UX/UI considerations
- Experience working in startup environments
Working at Leapcure
- Meaningful Impact : Build technology that helps advance clinical research and improves patient lives
- Technical Leadership : Shape the architecture and engineering practices of a growing company
- Collaborative Culture : Work with a team that values direct communication and continuous learning
- Flexible Environment : Remote-first with an emphasis on results rather than rigid schedules
- Competitive Compensation : Salary commensurate with experience and the value you bring
Leapcure is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our Hiring Process
- Initial conversation to discuss your experience and interest
- Technical assessment to evaluate your problem-solving approach and code quality
- Team interview with our junior developers and UX team
- Values and mission alignment discussion with leadership
- Final evaluation and offer
If you're excited about leading technical excellence while helping grow a team that's making a difference in clinical research, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Tags
Remote job, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Flexible hours,