What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Stack Developer position at Trailblaze Marketing?
About Trailblaze
Trailblaze is a human-led growth firm based in Providence, RI. We've been building growth programs for mid-market businesses for a decade. We have evolved and part of that evolution is transitioning our entire web practice onto modern frameworks. We’re also building the GrowthOS, a proprietary AI system that powers how we run and deliver for clients. This is a company with real clients, real revenue, and a clear direction. And we're looking for a developer who wants to grow with us as we build what comes next.
The Role
This is a dual-track developer role for both product app development and client web development. You'll work across two distinct, meaningful workstreams:
- GrowthOS Development — Our flagship software platform is already in development. You'll come in to help finalize the codebase for deployment, working closely with our external tech partner and our Creative Director and AI Ops Lead. Once it's live, alongside these folks, you are the lead developer to manage the infrastructure, ship iterative improvements, and grow the platform as our client base scales with it. This is a real product with a real roadmap, not a side project.
- Modern Framework Websites — As we transition our client base off traditional CMS platforms like WordPress, you'll build and deploy client websites on Next.js with headless CMS architecture. Fast, clean, and built to perform in AI-driven search.
You'll deploy and manage everything on Vercel, and you'll have real ownership over the technical decisions you make.
What You'll Work On
- Finalize and deploy the GrowthOS application alongside our tech partner and internal team
- Own GrowthOS post-launch — infrastructure management, bug fixes, feature iterations, performance
- Build and deploy client websites on Next.js with headless CMS architecture
- Manage all deployments on Vercel across both GrowthOS and client sites
- Make real technical decisions — on architecture, tooling, and approach — with leadership trust behind you
What We're Looking For
- 4 years of real-world experience building with React and Next.js
- A portfolio that shows both web applications and business websites
- The ability to take a Figma design and produce pixel-accurate, production-quality code fast
- Solid understanding of Vercel deployment, environment management, and CI/CD basics
- Self-sufficient — you can scope a project, surface blockers early, and ship without hand-holding
- Bonus: experience with headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful), HubSpot integrations, TypeScript, or programmatic SEO
What This Is Not
This isn't a WordPress job. This isn't template customization. This is building real products and modern web architecture for clients who need to perform in an AI-search world, and a software product that will define the next chapter of this agency.
The Structure
We're offering a contract-to-hire engagement: 30 hours per week for an initial 90-day period, with a clear path to full-time employment. This is how we've successfully brought on key team members, and it works well for both sides. You'll be evaluated on output and fit, and we'll be transparent throughout. Full-time employment offers full benefits.
- Engagement: 30 hours/week contract | 90-day trial period | Full-time offer to follow
- Location: Hybrid — Providence, RI office remote work
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02903
Salary : $40 - $55