About the role
We are looking for a Staff Full-Stack Developer to join our Ecosystem Technology team and help build strategic integrations, applications, and platform capabilities that connect Cloudinary to the systems our customers rely on most. This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced builder who can move fluidly between product thinking, technical architecture, and hands-on delivery. You will work across frontend, backend, APIs, integrations, and partner-facing applications to create solutions that unlock growth in strategic ecosystems such as Shopify and beyond. You will play a foundational role in shaping how Cloudinary extends its platform into external ecosystems through scalable, customer-centric products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ambiguity, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to build products that sit at the intersection of platform, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy. \n What you’ll do Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications that connect Cloudinary with key external platforms and ecosystems Lead technical execution for ecosystem products, including embedded apps, admin tools, integration services, and supporting platform components Partner closely with product, design, partnerships, solutions, and go-to-market teams to translate market needs into high-quality software Architect scalable backend services, APIs, and data flows that support ecosystem use cases and partner integrations Build polished, reliable frontend experiences for merchants, partners, and internal users Drive technical discovery and make pragmatic architectural decisions in ambiguous, early-stage product environments Improve developer velocity by establishing patterns, frameworks, and reusable components across ecosystem applications Ensure high standards for code quality, observability, performance, security, and maintainability Mentor other engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, implementation guidance, and hands-on collaboration Contribute strategically to
the team’s roadmap by identifying technical opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs early What we’re looking for 8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building and shipping production-grade full-stack applications Strong frontend experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as React and Next.js Strong backend experience designing APIs and services using modern server-side technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or similar Experience building integrations with third-party platforms, SaaS products, or commerce ecosystems Strong architectural judgment and the ability to balance speed, scalability, and maintainability Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and prototyping to launch and iteration Comfort operating in small, entrepreneurial teams where context may be incomplete and priorities evolve quickly Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders A product mindset and a strong bias toward solving real customer and partner problems