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Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Full Stack Software Engineer for an innovative and growing technology consulting and software development firm. This is a full time, direct hire hybrid (2 days onsite) opportunity in Plano, TX.

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex business challenges through technology and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual will work across frontend and backend development, cloud-based applications, AI-enabled solutions, and software deployments while partnering closely with company leadership and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership of their work, enjoys learning new technologies, and is excited to contribute to a growing organization where they can make a meaningful impact.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Two weeks of paid time off plus an additional two weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility annually
• Direct exposure to company leadership with significant influence on products and technical direction
• Long-term career growth opportunities, mentorship, and potential future equity participation

• Design, build, and support full stack software applications using modern web technologies and cloud platforms
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that solve real-world operational challenges
• Integrate APIs, databases, AI-enabled technologies, and third-party services into production applications
• Deploy, maintain, and improve applications across development, testing, and production environments
• Contribute to software architecture, documentation, security practices, and development standards
• Take ownership of projects, proactively identify solutions, and continuously improve processes and system capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Minimum 4+ years of professional software engineering experience with full stack application development
• Experience with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Python, or similar modern development technologies
• Experience building, deploying, and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS, Azure, GCP, or comparable environments
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms to improve productivity, problem-solving, and software delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, learn new technologies quickly, and take ownership of projects with minimal oversight
• Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Experience integrating AI-enabled applications, LLM APIs, or automation tools into production software
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, RAG architectures, vector databases, or similar AI frameworks
• Experience with Kubernetes is highly preferred
• Startup, consulting, freelance, or founding engineer experience highly valued

Competitive base salary of up to $150,000/yr (DOE) plus 10% annual bonus annually tied to individual contributions. Employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the potential for future equity participation. This organization values initiative, continuous learning, and providing team members with meaningful opportunities for career growth and long-term success.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.