At Robots & Pencils, we build meaningful, scalable software experiences that help innovative organizations move faster and smarter. We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to support the development and delivery of complex, integration-heavy platforms. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in hands-on development, can confidently own features and deployments, and contributes to team leadership within a pod.
In this role, you will work as a key contributor on a cross-functional team, building across the stack while helping guide delivery, improve systems, and solve challenging integration problems. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teammates to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions reach production.
Why This Role Matters
At Robots & Pencils, we build smart systems for the human world. This role plays a critical part in making that real by connecting platforms, enabling seamless user experiences, and ensuring the systems behind them are reliable and scalable.
You are not just shipping features; you are helping shape how systems integrate, how teams deliver, and how products evolve, contributing directly to meaningful outcomes for users and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Full Stack Engineering & Delivery
- Build and maintain frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and Material UI
- Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express
- Contribute to scalable, maintainable architecture across distributed systems
- Support integration with platforms such as MAPI, iHub, PLAT services, LMS/LTI (Canvas, Blackboard), and IAM systems
AI-Augmented Development
- Treat AI-assisted development (e.g., Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) as a baseline capability, integrating these tools seamlessly into your daily workflow to improve speed and efficiency
- Apply thoughtful prompt engineering and structured interaction patterns to produce reliable, maintainable code
- Go beyond basic AI assistance by leveraging more advanced techniques (e.g., spec-driven development, test-driven prompting, and iterative refinement workflows) to improve code quality, consistency, and alignment with requirements
- Use AI tools to support the full development lifecycle, including design exploration, implementation, testing, and documentation
- Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI tooling landscape, critically evaluating and adopting new tools or practices that meaningfully improve developer productivity and outcomes
Technical Ownership
- Own release cuts, including PR reviews and deployment coordination
- Manage environment configurations, secrets, and package upgrades
- Debug and resolve complex system and integration issues
- Build proofs of concept (POCs) to validate new features and approaches
Pod Contribution & Leadership
- Lead or support Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
- Partner with Product Managers to refine and deliver epics and requirements
- Act as a technical point of contact within the pod and across collaborating teams
- Provide guidance and context to teammates to support delivery and quality
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate deployment schedules and technical updates to stakeholders
- Document architectural decisions (ADRs) and key system behaviors
- Collaborate with SRE, Engineering, Product, and Content teams to ensure alignment
- Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Tech Stack You Will Work With
Frontend: React, TypeScript, Material UI
Backend: Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs
Integration & Platforms: MAPI, iHub, PLAT services, LMS/LTI (Canvas, Blackboard), IAM
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Instana
Tooling: Git, Cypress, Cursor (AI-assisted development)
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional software development experience delivering production applications
- Strong full-stack engineering experience across modern web technologies
- AI Dev Tooling: Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent AI-assisted development tools
- Experience owning features through development, testing, and deployment
- Ability to debug and resolve complex issues across distributed systems
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and team-based delivery
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, and platform-based architectures
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Preferred Skills
- Experience with LMS/LTI platforms (Canvas, Blackboard)
- Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms (MAPI, iHub, PLAT)
- Experience with cloud-native environments and observability tools
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and workflows
Personal Attributes
- Ownership Mindset: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions
- Collaborative: Works effectively within a pod and across teams
- Solution-Oriented: Proactively identifies issues and drives them to resolution
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in evolving, complex environments
- Communicative: Shares context clearly and keeps stakeholders aligned
Why Join Robots & Pencils?
At Robots & Pencils, you’ll join a global team of engineers, designers, and strategists who care deeply about craftsmanship and innovation. You’ll work on meaningful systems that require both technical excellence and thoughtful collaboration.
If you enjoy building across the stack, solving real integration challenges, and contributing to a high-performing team, we’d love to meet you.