Start Date: September 2025
Employment Type: This is a contract-to-hire position 
Location: Fully remote within the U.S. (Eastern Time Zone preferred)
Reports to: Senior Technical Project Manager

About TKH
Established in 2014, TKH has provided high-tech training to thousands of students from underserved communities across the country. What began as a humble initiative in the South Bronx has blossomed into a national organization delivering programs in Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Our mission is to build a diverse tech workforce by uplifting individuals from the most underestimated and underserved communities. We envision a future where all communities have equal access to employment opportunities in tech across all sectors. The TKH model offers in-demand tech skills training, coupled with comprehensive wraparound services to support each Fellow's journey to career success.

About This Role
We are seeking a Senior-Level Full Stack Engineer to join 718 Digital Labs on a contract consultant basis with the potential to transition into a full-time role. This is a critical role for an experienced engineer who can independently lead the delivery of production-ready features, guide technical decision-making, and mentor junior team members. The Senior-Level Full Stack Engineer will be excited to work on projects like:

• Volunteer Portal – Connect TKH alumni with technical mentors and track engagement
• Knowledge Base + AI Chatbot – Build a dynamic resource hub and integrate GPT-powered chat for learner support
• DigitalPipeline.io – Connect community members to technical job training program applications, digital literacy events, resources, and educational video content
• KnowledgeBox – Use AI and Canvas LMS integration to generate personalized curriculum pathways and learning scaffolds for fellows

This is a high-ownership, hands-on technical leadership role ideal for someone who’s shipped real products, mentored other developers, and is passionate about delivering scalable, well-tested software. This description outlines essential functions but does not limit the tasks that may be assigned:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development and deployment of production-ready features across TKH’s digital products (TKH
• Website, Digital Pipeline, Knowledge Base, Knowledge Box, Volunteer Portal).
• Own the technical architecture, coding standards, and code review processes.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in CI/CD, testing, and security.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor apprentices and junior engineers to improve technical quality and delivery velocity.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

Innovation & Efficiency

• Identify and implement AI-assisted development tools and automation strategies to improve efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and improve technical processes, tools, and frameworks.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of professional full stack development experience (JavaScript/Node.js/React or similar).
• Proven track record of independently delivering production-ready applications.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and integrating AI capabilities into web applications.
• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Proficiency in Python scripting and back-end frameworks like Django or Flask

Skills and Approach to Work

• Able to work independently, proactively manage workstreams, and communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong commitment to code quality, testing, documentation, and team knowledge sharing
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

Compensation

• $48/hour
• 34 hours/week
• 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity

How to Apply
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