Full Stack Software Engineer
Phoenix Bioinformatics Phoenix Bioinformatics is looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our scientific data non-profit organization. We are a hands-on team motivated by a mission to sustain the data infrastructure that powers global research in plant biology, paleontology, and evolutionary biology. The Role You will work closely with our Director of Engineering to build and iterate on our core platforms, TAIR and MorphoBank, and our supporting access and curation infrastructure. You thrive in an environment that provides the opportunity to wear many hats while learning and growing. Note on AI Tools We are an AI-forward shop. We expect you to leverage coding assistants (such as Copilot, Claude, or Cursor) to handle repetitive coding tasks and accelerate development, while applying the senior-level judgment needed to ensure code quality and security.
Responsibilities
Own your code: Take pride in what you build, support it when it breaks, and critically review all contributions (whether human or AI) before merging. Full-Stack Development: Design and implement features across the database, UI, and infrastructure. Agile Delivery: Deliver working code quickly using modern techniques, including AI-assisted prototyping. Collaborate: Share context with colleagues and participate in thorough peer reviews. Qualifications 2+ years of full-stack experience (internships or externships count). Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python. Working knowledge of modern UI frameworks (React, Vue, or similar), relational databases, and AWS (EC2, S3, or Lambda). AI Literacy: Comfort using LLM tools and the ability to debug or refactor code you did not write from scratch. Education: BS in Computer Science or a related field (an MS is a plus). Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. You’re a Great Fit If You love the startup mindset: You enjoy the autonomy of small, nimble teams. You’re curious about life sciences: You want to build tools that help scientists solve big problems. You’re an AI power-user: You have already integrated LLMs into your workflow and know exactly where they help and where they miss the mark. You’re a solid contributor: You have a track record of shipping real-world projects, whether through professional work, open-source, or side projects. You’ve explored in the weeds: You have a working knowledge of the modern dev ecosystem (Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure-as-code), and you are not afraid to dive into the ops side when needed.
About Us
Founded in 2013, Phoenix Bioinformatics develops business models to sustain the research infrastructure that academic researchers rely on worldwide. Our flagship plant biology database, TAIR, serves over 160,000 researchers per month. We also maintain MorphoBank, a collaborative web application for evolutionary research using morphological data matrices and images. We combine the experimentation of a startup, the passion of a nonprofit, and the stable benefits of a mature company. Benefits & Compensation Compensation: $90,000 to $115,000 Remote & Flexible: Fully remote with flexible hours. Generous Time Off: 12 holidays, 18 vacation days, and 9 sick days per year. One personal day per pay period (24 per year). Excellent Health Insurance: 99% of employee premiums and 70% of dependent premiums covered for our base plan, with the flexibility to choose other providers. Retirement: 401K with a matching contribution up to 8% of salary. Visa Support: We are an H1B cap-exempt organization. We can sponsor visas that are not subject to the annual quota. More Information: www.phoenixbioinformatics.org Apply To This Job