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Full-Stack Developer

Full-Stack Developers work across the entire application stack, from database and API to frontend UI. You'll build features end-to-end, deploy applications, and make architectural decisions. The most versatile developer role, ideal for startups and small teams where you need to do everything.

$80k – $200k
Very High Demand
Very High Competition

A Day in the Life

MorningDeploy hotfix, review PRs across frontend and backend
MiddayBuild new feature end-to-end including API and UI
AfternoonSet up database migration, write E2E tests
EveningResearch new framework features, plan next sprint's architecture

Key Skills

React / Next.jsEssential
Node.js / PythonEssential
TypeScriptEssential
PostgreSQLImportant
REST APIsImportant
Git / CI/CDHelpful
Cloud Platforms (AWS/Vercel)Helpful

Career Growth Path

Junior Dev
Full-Stack Developer
Senior Full-Stack
Tech Lead
CTO / Engineering Manager

Ideal Personality Traits

VersatilePragmaticFast learnerIndependentResourceful

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