Full Stack Developer

About Edstruments
Edstruments empowers K12 and nonprofit leaders with modern financial software spanning the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle and Budget Planning & Management. Our platform helps partners align their spending and budgets with strategic objectives so they can best achieve their mission.
As a fast-growing startup, we onboard new partners every month, and our platform is actively used by organizations across multiple states in the US. We’re looking for builders who want to create meaningful, scalable products from the ground up.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer who can contribute across the stack—building robust backend systems, intuitive frontend interfaces, and scalable service layers.
You’ll work on designing and developing features end-to-end, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams, and taking ownership of delivering high-quality, production-ready code.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both backend and frontend work and is comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot)
Build responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using React.js
Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices
Develop and maintain Python-based services using Flask or Django
Work across the full development lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
Contribute to system design and architecture decisions
Required Qualifications
1+ year of experience in full stack development
Strong backend experience with Java and Spring Boot
Hands-on experience with React.js for frontend development
Experience building services using Python (Flask or Django)
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling
Understanding of version control systems (Git)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of system design and scalable architecture
Exposure to monitoring and logging tools
What Success Looks Like
You can take a feature from idea → production with minimal hand-holding
You write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
You proactively identify and fix issues before they become problems
You collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams
You take ownership and consistently deliver high-quality work
Why Edstruments?
Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team improving financial systems for K12 and nonprofit organizations
Career Growth: High ownership and strong growth opportunities as the company scales
Fast-Paced Environment: Work on real problems with real impact, shipping frequently
Our Values
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time
Impact: Keep mission front and center; strive for meaningful outcomes
Diversity: Embrace varied perspectives and backgrounds
Ownership: Act with initiative and accountability
Growth: Commit to continuous improvement
Communication: Speak up with clarity and empathy
Humility: Stay grounded, support others, and celebrate wins together

Work arrangement
Hybrid