Full Stack Developer Contract Jobs in Lafayette, LA

AI Enhanced- Full Stack Engineer

Build the Future of Golf E-Commerce

About Golfballs.com

Golfballs.com is the World Leader in Golf Customization. We customize and ship more than 300,000 personalized golf balls every week using our proprietary visualization, personalization, and fulfillment platform. In addition to golf balls, we offer a complete selection of clubs, apparel, shoes, accessories, and equipment from the industry's leading brands.

Technology is at the heart of everything we do. Our engineering team develops the software that powers our customer experience, manufacturing processes, and internal business operations. We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems, building scalable applications, and creating software that has a measurable impact across the business.

This position may be based in our Lafayette, Louisiana headquarters or performed remotely within Louisiana.

What You'll Do

As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll work across the entire technology stack to develop software that supports millions of customer interactions and critical internal operations. You'll collaborate with Product, Operations, Customer Experience, and fellow Engineers to build innovative solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain modern full-stack web applications.
• Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces using React and Next.js.
• Develop scalable backend APIs and services using Node.js.
• Design software solutions that are secure, performant, maintainable, and scalable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute ideas that improve our technology platform.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following engineering best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation that supports long-term maintainability.
• Participate in sprint planning, provide development estimates, and accurately track work.
• Continuously improve development processes, coding standards, and system performance.

AI-Enabled Engineering

At Golfballs.com, we believe AI is transforming software development. We encourage engineers to responsibly leverage modern AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, accelerate development, assist with testing and documentation, and explore technical solutions.

AI is expected to enhance engineering-not replace engineering judgment. Engineers are responsible for validating AI-generated code, maintaining security and quality standards, and ensuring every solution is reliable, maintainable, and production-ready.

We value engineers who continually learn, evaluate emerging technologies, and thoughtfully incorporate AI into their daily workflow.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of professional experience developing full-stack web applications.
• Experience building modern web applications using React and/or Next.js.
• Experience developing backend services using Node.js.
• Strong JavaScript skills (TypeScript experience is a plus).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to independently identify problems, recommend solutions, and drive work to completion.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with DynamoDB, NoSQL databases, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized development environments.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum teams.
• Experience supporting or building e-commerce applications.
• Experience with Shopify apps and ecosystems.

What Makes You Successful

Successful engineers at Golfballs.com:

• Act like owners by taking responsibility for outcomes-not just assigned tasks.
• Think critically and solve complex technical challenges.
• Deliver high-quality software with attention to detail.
• Continuously learn and embrace new technologies.
• Use AI responsibly to improve effectiveness while maintaining engineering excellence.
• Communicate openly and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Take initiative to improve systems, processes, and the customer experience.
• Balance speed with quality and long-term maintainability.

Why Join Golfballs.com?

You'll have the opportunity to build software that directly impacts customers, manufacturing operations, and the continued growth of one of the most recognized brands in golf customization.

We value innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and engineers who are excited to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Our Core Values

• Teamwork
• Act Like an Owner
• Innovation
• Exceeding Expectations
• Positive Energy

Benefits

Golfballs.com offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our team members and their families.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts on Golfballs.com products
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility for eligible Louisiana-based employees

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're passionate about building modern software, solving meaningful technical challenges, and using AI responsibly to create exceptional products and experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Golfballs.com.