Staff Engineer, Data Analytics Engineering ( 6+ Years , Fullstack Development , Node JS, React, AWS, Backend API, Database)

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Job Title: Full Stack Developer – AI & Data Applications

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web technologies, backend development, and cloud-native architectures to design and deliver scalable AI-driven and data-centric applications that power enterprise innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development:
Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications integrating data, AI, and analytics capabilities using modern frameworks and APIs.

Frontend Engineering:
Build intuitive, responsive, and performant user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS (or equivalent modern UI frameworks).

Backend & API Development:
Develop and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask), Node.js, or Java, ensuring robust integration with AI and data systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure:
Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS (Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront), following DevOps best practices for CI/CD, monitoring, and scalability.

Data Integration:
Work closely with data engineers to integrate backend services with data pipelines, warehouses, and AI/ML models (e.g., via SageMaker, Bedrock, or internal APIs).

Security & Governance:
Implement authentication, authorization, and data security measures aligned with enterprise standards.

Collaboration & Delivery:
Partner with AI engineers, data scientists, and product managers to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready applications.

Continuous Improvement:
Adopt best practices in coding standards, testing, observability, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 6+ years of experience in full stack application development.

• Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Python or Node.js.

• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, APIs, and modern data architectures.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.  Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

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