AI Specialist / AI Generalist

Roles & Responsibilities

What You'll Do

•    Design and build the core Node.js services and REST APIs from scratch, built to scale as we grow.

•    Own system design end to end: service boundaries, data flow, caching, queueing, failure modes, and scale.

•    Ship AI/ML-powered features, including LLM and agentic capabilities.

•    Use LLMs and agentic tooling across the SDLC, from design and code generation to testing and debugging.

•    Model data and optimize SQL/NoSQL queries for performance; integrate with third-party platforms.

•    Debug production issues, own reliability, and set the engineering standards the rest of the team will grow into.

Ideal Candidate

What You'll Bring

•     Experience: 6+ years building production backend systems in Node.js for B2C products at meaningful scale.

•     System Design: This one matters a lot to us. You can reason clearly about scalability, reliability, and trade-offs under real constraints.

•     Fundamentals: Strong grasp of API design, service-oriented architecture, data structures, algorithms, and clean code.

•     Databases: Depth in SQL and/or NoSQL, data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.

•     AI-Native: You already use LLMs and agentic approaches to maximize your own efficiency as an engineer.

•     Mindset: You enjoy the pace and breadth of a small team, and you are happy picking up whatever moves the product forward.

About FrontM

At FrontM, we are on a mission to transform the lives of frontline workforces, particularly in the maritime industry. We believe in creating a more connected, empowered, and engaged workforce by building cutting-edge solutions that merge the power of technology with human-centric needs. Our vision is to develop the world’s leading digital toolbox platform for maritime operations —a platform that brings everything for frontline workforces from digital wallets, recruitment, onboarding, healthcare, and learning to welfare and human capital management under one seamless umbrella.

Role Summary

As a JavaScript Developer at FrontM, you will be at the forefront of developing our pioneering digital toolbox platform and the low-code developer framework that powers it. You will have the opportunity to work with the latest JavaScript frameworks, integrating advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), AI, and the latest GPT models. You’ll also be part of our exciting roadmap to evolve our low-code platform into a no-code solution, making app development accessible to everyone. Your contributions will be pivotal in the creation and enhancement of the Maritime App Store, where innovation meets practicality, offering solutions that make a tangible difference in the lives of seafarers and other frontline workers.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development (≈60%)

• Build micro-apps using the frontm.ai framework
• Implement intent-based architectures, context and state management
• Develop responsive UIs, forms, collections, filters, and workflows
• Integrate AWS services (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Bedrock)
• Build conversational AI features and real-time capabilities (messaging, video, notifications)

Framework Development (≈25%)

• Enhance and extend the frontm.ai core framework
• Build reusable components, patterns, and accelerators
• Improve performance for low-bandwidth environments
• Contribute to documentation, examples, and design reviews
• Support migration towards TypeScript and future Rust components

AI-Assisted Development (≈15%)

• Use Claude Code for efficient development
• Write and refine prompts for code generation
• Review, validate, and harden AI-generated code
• Implement LLM integrations via AWS Bedrock / OpenAI
• Build AI assistants using the skills layer

Required Technical Skills

JavaScript / TypeScript

• 5+ years professional JavaScript experience
• Strong TypeScript, async patterns, modular design
• Clean code practices and modern tooling

Architecture & Cloud

• Microservices and event-driven systems
• Serverless AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3)
• REST APIs, WebSockets, CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code experience preferred

AI & LLMs

• Hands-on use of Claude Code or similar tools
• Prompt engineering and hallucination mitigation
• Conversational AI and NLP experience

Data

• MongoDB / MongoDB Atlas
• Caching, indexing, and multi-tenant data patterns

Desired skills

• Experience with low-bandwidth or offline-first systems
• Understanding of secure, distributed deployments
• Exposure to healthcare, logistics, or maritime systems

Experience & Education

• 5+ years software development
• 2+ years AWS serverless
• 1+ year AI-assisted development
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
• Comfortable reviewing AI-generated code
• Clear communicator and reliable team contributor
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and adaptable

Why join FrontM?

Above-Market Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent, offering a salary package that reflects your skills and potential.

Long-Term Career Growth: As FrontM expands, so will your opportunities. We are committed to helping our team members develop their careers, offering mentorship, learning opportunities, and the chance to take on more responsibility.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest in JavaScript frameworks, AI, LLMs, and GPT models, contributing to a platform that’s at the forefront of technological innovation.

Make a Real Impact: This is your chance to work on something that matters—to build solutions that directly improve the quality of life for thousands of people worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and Python ecosystems, with hands-on experience in modern web technologies, messaging systems, and cloud-native development using Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot framework
• Build robust web services and APIs using Python and Flask framework
• Implement event-driven architectures using NATS messaging server
• Deploy, manage, and optimize applications in Kubernetes environments
• Develop microservices following best practices and design patterns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive documentation
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical architecture decisions
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance in containerized environments
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices
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• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Java with deep understanding of web technology stack
• Hands-on experience developing applications with Spring Boot framework
• Solid understanding of Python programming language with practical Flask framework experience
• Working knowledge of NATS server for messaging and streaming data
• Experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes
• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
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• Skills & Competencies
• Skills Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security)
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• Python (Flask, SQL Alchemy, REST APIs)
• NATS messaging patterns (pub/sub, request/reply, queue groups)
• Kubernetes (deployments, services, ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets)
• Web technologies (HTTP, REST, WebSocket, gRPC)
• Container orchestration and management
• Soft Skills Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and code quality
• Continuous learning mindset
• Team player with mentoring capabilities

We are seeking a skilled NestJS/PostgreSQL Developer to join our development team. As a NestJS/PostgreSQL Developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing server-side applications, APIs, and databases using NestJS framework and PostgreSQL. You will work closely with other developers, stakeholders, and project managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop server-side applications and APIs using the NestJS framework.
2. Design and implement efficient and scalable database schemas using PostgreSQL.
3. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic with the user interface.
4. Write clean and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
5. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality.
6. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot any issues or bugs.
7. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
8. Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, designing, coding, testing, and deployment.
9. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web development, NestJS, and PostgreSQL.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven experience (2-5 years) in server-side application development using NestJS framework.
3. Strong knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript.
4. Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
5. Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
6. Familiarity with Git version control system.
7. Good understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
8. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
10. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with other JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
2. Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker).
3. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
4. Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Jasmine).
5. Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Working with the product team to develop new features focused on improving the user experience
• Improving existing features and working on streamlining client implementations through improved tools
• Improving our technical architecture and building out a continuous integration pipeline
• Modernizing our front-end in new frameworks
• Everything else - our team is small and you'll likely be involved in almost every tech-related thing going on
  
  

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience building consumer-facing web apps
• You are interested in the full-stack opportunity and love building a feature from start to finish
• Self-starter with a deep interest in tech - we want someone who will come in with opinions, and shape our engineering practices and decisions for the better
• An eye for design - you'll have an important role in making the product look great
• Believe in our mission and love the idea of working in education to help students succeed
  
  

Technologies you'll work with:

• NodeJS, http://sails.js/">Sails.JS
• http://react.js/">React.js, Redux, Redux-Saga
• Kubernetes, Postgres, ElasticSearch, Redis, RabbitMQ
• Whatever else you decide - we're constantly re-evaluating our stack and tools
• Having prior experience with the technologies is a plus, but not mandatory for skilled candidates.

Benefits

• Remote Option - You can work from any location of your choice
• Reimbursement of Home Office Setup
• Competitive Salary
• Friendly atmosphere
• Flexible paid vacation policy