Full Stack Software Developer Contract Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Software Developer – Full StackLocation: Grace Company – Salt Lake City Area, UtahJob Type: Full Time, On Site OnlyThis is a 100% on site position. Remote and hybrid work are not available for this role.About UsGrace Company is a leader in the quilting and sewing industry, committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance creativity and craftsmanship. Our cutting edge technology helps turn ideas into reality, and we foster a collaborative environment where creativity and technical excellence are valued and encouraged."Our mission is to empower people to connect with their passions, unleash their creativity, and enrich their lives and the lives of others by providing quality experiences and innovative solutions."Our software engineers work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, product development, and testing teams to create complete products that combine software and physical hardware.Position DescriptionWe are looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to help design, build, and scale modern software for current and future Grace Company products.This is a product focused role where you will have opportunities to work across front end applications, backend services, databases, cloud systems, and hardware integration. Our software directly interacts with physical products, giving our developers the opportunity to see their work move from an idea to a real product being used by customers.You will be part of a small, high impact engineering team building new products and systems from the ground up. Your decisions will directly influence architecture, performance, scalability, and user experience.This position requires working on site with our engineering and product development teams. It is not a remote or hybrid position.What You'll Work OnBuild and maintain modern applications across front end and backend systemsDevelop intuitive user interfaces for desktop, tablet, mobile, and web applicationsDevelop backend services, APIs, databases, and cloud connected systemsBuild software that communicates with physical products and embedded hardwareWork with technologies such as Flutter/Dart, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and other modern development frameworksDesign systems that connect applications, cloud services, databases, and hardware devicesBuild interactive graphical interfaces and toolsImprove application performance, reliability, responsiveness, and scalabilityCollaborate directly with mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, QA, and product teamsParticipate in architecture decisions and long term technical directionPrototype new concepts and help determine the best technologies for future productsTurn real customer problems into clean, intuitive software solutionsCore ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain full stack software applicationsBuild scalable front end and backend architecturesDevelop and integrate REST APIs and real time communication systemsDesign and work with databases and data modelsIntegrate software with hardware and embedded systemsDebug complex issues that may cross software, firmware, hardware, and network boundariesOptimize application performance across different devices and environmentsParticipate in code reviews and architecture discussionsContribute to automated testing, CI/CD, QA, and release processesParticipate in feature planning, user story development, prototyping, and product testingImprove UI/UX through testing, feedback, and iterationWork directly with other engineering disciplines throughout the product development processHelp establish scalable software practices as our products and development teams growRequired Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience2+ years of professional software development experienceExperience developing both front end and backend softwareStrong understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, application architecture, and debuggingExperience building desktop, mobile, web, or cross platform applicationsExperience developing or integrating REST APIsExperience working with databasesExperience with Git and modern version control workflowsAbility to learn new languages, frameworks, and technologies as product needs evolveStrong problem solving and communication skillsFront End DevelopmentExperience with one or more modern application technologies or frameworks, such as:Flutter / DartReactJavaScript / TypeScript.NETNative mobile or desktop developmentSimilar modern frameworksBackend DevelopmentExperience with one or more backend technologies, such as:Node.jsPython.NETJavaSimilar backend technologiesExperience with:REST APIsDatabase driven applicationsAuthentication and user accountsCloud connected applicationsApplication and data architectureSystems & Hardware IntegrationBecause many Grace products combine software and physical hardware, experience working with hardware is valuable.Helpful experience includes:Bluetooth / BLEUSB or serial communicationEmbedded systemsFirmware communicationReal time systemsDevice protocolsMotion controlCNC or robotics systemsIoT devicesDirect hardware experience is not required, but candidates should be interested in learning how software interacts with physical products.Nice to HaveExperience with Flutter and Dart or other modern front end frameworksExperience with Azure, or similar cloud platformsExperience designing database schemas and backend architecturesExperience with real time communication such as WebSockets or BluetoothExperience with interactive graphics, canvas rendering, CAD, geometry, or visualization systemsExperience with CNC, robotics, automation, or motion controlExperience with AI/ML tools, APIs, or AI assisted developmentExperience building software that communicates with embedded hardwareExperience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelinesExperience taking a product from prototype through productionWhat We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who:Is a strong problem solver and can work across the full software stackEnjoys building real products, not just isolated software featuresIs product minded and cares about the customer's experienceTakes ownership of problems and follows them through to completionBuilds clean, understandable, and scalable solutionsIs comfortable learning technologies outside their current expertiseEnjoys collaborating directly with engineers from other disciplinesCan communicate clearly with both technical and non technical team membersIs comfortable working in a fast moving product development environmentEnjoys prototyping, testing ideas, learning from failures, and improving designsWants to work directly with the products and people they are developing software forBecause our software is tightly connected to physical products, this role works on site with our engineering team and hardware. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available for this position.Why This Role Is DifferentAt Grace Company, software development is part of the complete product development process.You may spend one day developing an application interface, another working on backend architecture, and another testing software directly on a new piece of hardware with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers.Our developers have the opportunity to influence products from early prototypes through production and see customers use the systems they helped create.This is an on site engineering role designed for someone who enjoys collaborating directly with a multidisciplinary product development team.Salary & BenefitsCompetitive salary2 weeks PTOAccrued sick/personal time beginning after 1 year of employment7 paid holidays including 2 of your choiceSimple IRA with a 3% company matchHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceFun work environmentWork with creative, passionate peopleGrowth opportunities at a quickly growing companyWork Location RequirementThis position is full time and 100% on site at Grace Company in Utah. Remote work and hybrid work are not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on site as part of our engineering and product development team.
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