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Montana City, MT

$52 - $66.25/hr

As a full stack engineer your contribution will have a direct impact on our customer experience and how we secure our customer's identity and safeguard their account in the cloud. C#, v 4. That has ...

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What is a backend full stack engineer?

A Backend Full Stack Engineer is a software developer who specializes in building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs of an application, while also having proficiency in front-end technologies. They are capable of working on both the backend and frontend parts of web applications, allowing them to develop end-to-end features and ensure seamless integration between the client and server sides. This role requires strong knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Python, or Java, as well as familiarity with databases, server architectures, and various web frameworks. Backend Full Stack Engineers often collaborate with designers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to deliver complete and functional products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a backend full stack engineer?

To thrive as a Backend Full Stack Engineer, you need strong proficiency in server-side languages (such as Node.js, Python, or Java), database management, and a solid understanding of front-end technologies, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with frameworks (like Express, Django, or Spring), version control systems (like Git), and cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure) is typically required. Effective problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you collaborate across disciplines and deliver robust solutions. These skills ensure scalable, maintainable applications and seamless integration between backend and frontend systems, which are critical for organizational success.

How does a backend full stack engineer typically collaborate with frontend developers and other team members?

Backend Full Stack Engineers frequently work alongside frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver seamless user experiences. They are responsible for building and maintaining server-side logic and APIs, ensuring data flows efficiently between the backend and frontend. Effective communication is essential, as they must align backend functionality with frontend requirements and participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and troubleshooting sessions. This collaborative environment fosters learning and often provides opportunities to contribute across the tech stack, enhancing both technical and interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Backend Full Stack Engineer vs Frontend Developer?

AspectBackend Full Stack EngineerFrontend Developer
Primary FocusDeveloping server-side logic, databases, and APIsDesigning and implementing user interface and client-side features
Required SkillsProgramming languages like Python, Java, Node.js; databases; server managementHTML, CSS, JavaScript; frameworks like React or Angular
Work EnvironmentOften involved in both front-end and back-end tasks, collaborating across teamsPrimarily focused on client-side development, UI/UX design

While both roles require strong programming skills, Backend Full Stack Engineers handle both server-side and client-side development, whereas Frontend Developers focus mainly on creating engaging user interfaces. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and responsibilities for each role.

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Full Stack Software Engineer

Bozeman, MT • On-site

Bridger Photonics, Inc.
Oil and Gas Extraction • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

About Bridger Photonics, Inc.
Bridger Photonics is at the forefront of developing and deploying cutting-edge methane emissions detection technology for the oil and gas sector. Our Gas Mapping LiDAR technology drives industry standards by offering a simple and efficient way for the oil and gas industry to reduce methane emissions and improve overall safety. By scanning oil and gas infrastructures from the air, we are pinpointing methane leaks, quantifying methane emission rates, and providing our customers with actionable data to address them.
With a cloud migration and stack modernization largely behind us, we're turning our attention to what matters next: scaling our platform to a global footprint and sharpening the tooling and processes that keep us moving fast. This role sits at the center of that work - we're looking for a strong engineer to help us build, scale, and operate the software that powers our mission.
About the role
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our technology organization as we build and scale the next generation of methane detection and geospatial data platforms. In this role, you will work alongside other software engineers and the product team to design, develop, and maintain applications and services that enable our customers to respond to methane emissions faster than ever before. Along the way, you'll engage with geospatial data and data science domains, building modern tooling that bridges those worlds into a cohesive platform.
You will take ownership of features and components throughout their full lifecycle - from design through implementation, testing, and deployment. You'll collaborate with team members and leadership to translate requirements into robust, well-tested software. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll write and ship production code, participate in code reviews, and contribute to architectural decisions.
How we work
We are curious problem solvers first. Before writing code, we want to understand what our customers need, what the data says, and where the real constraint sits. Writing software is ultimately a social act - we work closely with our product organization and the people who depend on what we build.
To achieve high quality products that are built efficiently, we are an AI-forward engineering organization. Tools like Claude Code are part of our daily practice, not an experiment on the side - we use them to plan work, write and review code, and move faster than a team our size otherwise could. We're intentional about agentic tools working as thought partners, not thought replacements: in this role, it's critical that you understand the intent of a given piece of software, the architecture you're working within, how to properly test your work, and validate outputs.
We prototype quickly to learn what a problem really is, then build carefully around what we learned. We value engineers who think from first principles while respecting the systems already in place, and of course- who leave code better than they found it.
What you'll do
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers, the product team, and stakeholders to build high-quality tools that meet real business objectives
  • Develop and maintain full-stack features across our modern web applications, from backend APIs to responsive, intuitive frontend user interfaces
  • Create geospatial data visualizations and map-based interfaces leveraging Mapbox GL JS and deck.gl
  • Design and consume event-driven services using Kafka for real-time data streaming and system integration
  • Build and operate cloud-native infrastructure - AWS services (SQS, SNS, S3, MSK), Docker containers, Kubernetes/ArgoCD, and background job workers
  • Ship changes through GitLab CI/CD and evolve database schemas through versioned migrations (Flyway)
  • Instrument what you build with logging, metrics, and alerting so problems surface before customers find them
  • Take ownership of features, services, and components end to end - shaping the technical design, evaluating tradeoffs, shipping the code, and operating it in production
  • Participate in on-call rotation

What we're looking for:
  • 4-6 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping robust, production-grade applications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
  • Hands-on experience with agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Codex CLI, or similar), and the judgment to review, test, and push back on what they produce
  • Strong command of at least one backend language (Python preferred) and working fluency with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
  • Working knowledge of modern web-based frontend development - JavaScript/TypeScript and React or an equivalent framework
  • Excellent written and verbal communication - you can walk another engineer through a tradeoff and explain the same decision to someone outside the team
  • Self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and equally comfortable giving and receiving direction
  • Comfort learning new technologies and adapting to changing priorities

Qualifications
  • FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar Python web frameworks
  • PostgreSQL/PostGIS and geospatial query optimization
  • Next.js and modern React/TypeScript tooling
  • Web mapping and visualization libraries (Mapbox GL JS, deck.gl, Leaflet)
  • Event streaming platforms (Kafka preferred) or other message broker systems
  • Cloud platforms (AWS preferred - S3, SQS, SNS, MSK), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Infrastructure as code (Terraform) or GitOps workflows
  • Observability tools and practices - logging, metrics, alerting
  • Geospatial data processing, remote sensing, or the energy sector
  • GIS tools and libraries (GDAL, PDAL, QGIS, GeoPandas, Fiona, etc.)

Additional Information
What we're looking for:
  • Path for growth and advancement within technology organization
  • Exposure to cutting-edge geospatial and sensing technologies
  • Excellent health, dental, and retirement benefits
  • Beautiful Bozeman, Montana location with unparalleled outdoor opportunities
  • Mission-driven work with meaningful environmental impact

More:
  • This is a full-time salaried position based in Bozeman, MT (open to remote candidates)
  • Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and skills
  • Position includes participation in on-call rotation
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time
  • Equal Opportunity Employer