Full-Stack Engineer

Full-Stack Engineer (Remote, LATAM)

Company: Launchpad Technologies Location: Remote (LATAM) Contract Type: Full-time Contractor (4 months, potential for renewal) Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM PST Start Date: June 2026

About the Role

Launchpad Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join a critical project for one of our clients. This role is central to a significant transition from manual, spreadsheet-based operations to sophisticated, purpose-built web tools. You will be responsible for transforming clear problem definitions, logic designs, and existing prototypes into production-grade web applications.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role where you will work directly with operations leadership. The ideal candidate is a fast-paced communicator who can articulate trade-offs clearly and build reliable solutions for demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform data rules and functional prototypes from spreadsheets and legacy macros into robust web applications.
• Develop features from database schema design (PostgreSQL) and backend API development to crafting responsive UIs (React/Next.js & Tailwind).
• Integrate LLM APIs into production workflows for automating operational narratives and extracting insights from structured data.
• Build secure integrations with third-party workforce management APIs.
• Implement frontend data-streaming patterns (WebSockets, SSE, or polling) for real-time operational updates.
• Independently set up, configure, and manage application deployments on cloud platforms (Azure preferred).

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• 6+ years of professional experience in Full-Stack Web Development.
• Backend: Strong expertise in Python, C#, and/or Node.js.
• Frontend: Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Next.js/React.
• Databases: Solid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), including schema design, query writing, and managing migrations.
• Integrations: Proven experience with REST APIs (authentication, pagination, rate limits) and LLM APIs (prompt engineering, structured outputs, context management).
• Cloud Basics: Ability to deploy and host applications on cloud platforms (Azure preferred) without dedicated DevOps support.

Nice-to-Haves & Bonus Points:

• Experience migrating logic from Excel/VBA to web applications.
• Familiarity with scheduling or workforce management system APIs (e.g., Connecteam, Workforce.com, Deputy).
• Background building operations-facing tooling or experience in rail, transit, hospitality, or tour operations.
• Experience with real-time or near-real-time data display (websockets, SSE, or polling).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API / Microsoft 365 integrations or data visualization libraries.
• Comfort working from functional specifications rather than fully detailed technical designs.

What We Offer

• 100% remote work opportunity from anywhere in LATAM.
• Competitive compensation in USD.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and top-tier clients.
• A people-first culture emphasizing trust, autonomy, and impact.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and efficient:

1. HR Screening (60 mins): Initial conversation to discuss your background, role context, and logistics.
2. Team Engagement Interview (30 mins): Focus on cultural alignment, professional presentation, and communication skills.
3. Technical Deep Dive (Up to 2 rounds, 60 mins each): In-depth discussion of your engineering experience, system architecture, database design, and full-stack/LLM integration expertise.

Launchpad Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. All candidate information will be handled confidentially for recruitment purposes.