Job Opportunities API

About ScholarshipOwl ScholarshipOwl is the largest scholarship marketplace in the US, using AI to connect 14 million students who are looking for scholarships with companies that are looking for students. Our mission is to make education financing more accessible and engaging, while giving brands a way to connect with the next generation. We’re powered by AI technology that simplifies scholarship discovery, streamlines the application process, and delivers measurable results for both students and partners. Whether it’s helping students secure funding or enabling brands to run impactful campaigns, we’re reshaping how education is funded — and discovered. The Role We’re looking for a highly skilled and innovative Senior Full-Stack Engineer to architect high-performance web applications and accelerate our development velocity. You’ll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between legacy systems and a modern, scalable future, working across the full stack to deliver seamless experiences for millions of students. You will own the technical implementation of our core products using Nuxt.js and Node.js/Python. Beyond just coding, this role champions efficiency: you will leverage advanced AI coding assistants (like Cursor and Antigravity) and Model Context Protocols (MCPs) to set new standards for code quality and speed. If you are passionate about modernizing stacks, mentoring developers, and utilizing AI to code smarter, this is the role for you. What You’ll Do Full Lifecycle Development:  Architect and build high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js  ( Vue.js )  on the client side and Node.js/Python on the server side. SSR & Optimization:  Leverage Nuxt.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to ensure optimal SEO performance and fast load times. API Architecture:  Design and optimize  GraphQL   APIs to serve data to thousands of concurrent users. Innovation:  Proactively identify opportunities to integrate new technologies (including AI tools) to improve developer velocity or product features. Mentorship:  Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and team growth. Required Qualifications (Must Haves) 5+ years  of professional software development experience. Frontend Mastery:  Deep expertise in  Vue.js  and the  Nuxt.js  framework (lifecycle, middleware, plugins, and Pinia/Vuex). Backend Expertise:  Strong commercial experience with  Node.js/Python  environments. Database Skills:  Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases. Core JS:  Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming. Testing:  Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Playwright, or Vitest. Good to Have Experience with AI-Assisted Development AI Tooling:  Proficient knowledge of AI coding assistants such as  Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot . Advanced Prompting:  Experience with  architecture prompting  to design scalable systems and clean code structures. Tool Integration:  Usage of  Model Context Protocols (MCPs)  to enhance development workflows. Efficiency:  Demonstrated ability to utilize AI tools efficiently to accelerate delivery and improve code quality. AI & LLMs:  Experience integrating  Google Gemini , OpenAI, or other LLMs into production applications. Cloud Infrastructure (GCP):  Hands-on experience with  Google Cloud Platform  (App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or BigQuery). Bonus Skills (The "X-Factor") PHP Proficiency:  Ability to read, debug, and maintain  PHP  code. We don't need you to build new apps in PHP, but comfort working within a LAMP environment during migrations is critical. Python:  Proficiency in  Python  for backend scripting, data processing, or AI/ML workloads. GraphQL:  Experience designing schemas and consuming GraphQL APIs. EdTech Exp