NetMidas

Frontend-Focused Full Stack Engineer (React + Python), 5+ years experience, Remote About Us NetMidas is a technology staffing company based in Cali, Colombia since 2007. We have worked with many clients, including large multinationals, startups, banks, and agencies. We are looking for a Senior Frontend-Focused Full Stack Engineer to work directly with an exciting US-based client in the aviation analytics space. About our Client APiJET is a Seattle-based leader in real-time aircraft data analytics, helping aviation companies unlock efficiency and reduce environmental impact through advanced data insights. Following a successful product pivot, the company is experiencing strong growth and increasing customer demand. As part of this expansion, they are investing in building a new generation of data products, including a modern data visualization and reporting platform. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a small, high-performing team and contribute directly to products that influence customer growth and operational decision-making. Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Frontend-Focused Full Stack Engineer to help build a greenfield data visualization platform from the ground up. This role will focus primarily on frontend development (approximately 75%) using React, with additional responsibilities on the backend (approximately 25%) involving API development and integration with Python and AWS-based systems. You will work closely with the VP of Engineering and a small distributed team to design and deliver a modern web application that visualizes complex aviation datasets such as airspace and flight trajectories. This position requires someone who can operate with high autonomy, contribute to architectural decisions, and recommend tools, frameworks, and best practices—not just execute predefined tasks. Required Skills Must Have: - Strong ability to communicate in English (professional proficiency) - 5+ years of experience building modern web applications - Strong expertise in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems - Experience working with Python backend systems and API integration - Experience building data-heavy or visualization-driven applications - Ability to design frontend systems and architecture, not just implement features - Experience working with cloud-based systems (AWS or similar) - Strong understanding of performance optimization for complex UIs - Experience working in a fast-paced, small team environment Soft Skills: - High ownership and ability to work autonomously - Strong communication and collaboration skills in remote environments - Problem-solving mindset with ability to make technical decisions independently - Comfortable working in ambiguity and greenfield environments Nice to have: - Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Mapbox, or similar) - Experience working with geospatial, telemetry, or real-time data systems - Exposure to AWS services (S3, ECS, SQS, etc.) - Experience in startups or early-stage product environments Key Responsibilities - Design and build a modern React-based web application for data visualization and reporting - Develop intuitive UI/UX patterns for complex, real-time aviation datasets - Build high-performance visualizations (e.g., airspace mapping, trajectory data) - Integrate with backend systems and contribute to API development (Python + AWS) - Evaluate and recommend frontend frameworks, libraries, and tooling - Define frontend architecture, component structure, and best practices from scratch - Collaborate closely with a small engineering team to deliver high-impact product features - Ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability of the application Interview Process (1–2 weeks max): - Interview with VP of Engineering (Matt) - Technical interview with engineering team (format may include live coding or practical assessment) Compensation, Contract, Terms - Compensation: Competitive hourly rate (depending on experience), paid monthly - Contract: 3-month freelance contract with strong potential for extension - Full-time position: 8 hours/day - Location: Remote with required overlap with Pacific Time (PST) - Workweek: 40 hours (no overtime expected) - Start date: ASAP Application process Send your CV to lucero.linares@netmidas.com with the subject ‘Senior Frontend-Focused Full Stack Engineer’ and a short message explaining your experience, capabilities, and interest in the role. Selected candidates will be invited to a technical evaluation and interview process. The full process will be completed within approximately 1–2 weeks from initial contact.