Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer — MyFriendBen

Location: Remote

Type: Part-time 1099 Contract

Compensation: Starting at $65 per hour or monthly contract, commensurate with experience

About MyFriendBen

MyFriendBen is on a mission to help people access the public benefits they've earned. We build technology that makes navigating complex government programs simpler, faster, and more human. Our work has real impact — connecting families and individuals to food assistance, healthcare, housing, and more.

The Role

We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer to help us build and scale the product at the heart of our mission. You'll work across the full stack — from crafting intuitive React interfaces to designing Python APIs and data pipelines — and collaborate closely with Product, Design, and fellow engineers. This is a great role for someone who loves writing clean, purposeful code and wants their work to matter.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain features across our React frontend and Python backend
• Collaborate with Product and Design to translate user needs into thoughtful, well-crafted software
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape engineering best practices
• Debug and improve the reliability and performance of existing systems
• Work in a fast-paced, iterative environment with a strong bias for impact

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid experience with Python (backend APIs, data processing, or similar)
• Comfort with relational databases and writing efficient queries
• Experience with RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Strong debugging skills and a thoughtful approach to testing
• Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and gives/receives feedback well
• Passion for building technology that serves underrepresented communities is a big plus

Nice to Have

• Experience with government technology, benefits access, or civic tech
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Prior work in a startup or mission-driven organization

Why MyFriendBen

• Work on technology that directly improves people's lives
• Collaborative, low-ego team that moves fast and cares deeply
• Fully remote, async-friendly culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Meaningful equity in a growing organization

MyFriendBen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.