Senior Full Stack Developer

For more than 70 years, the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) has supported the entertainment community by protecting the financial and healthcare well being of the people who bring stories to life—from set crews to post production professionals.

We’re a team of builders, problem solvers, and collaborators committed to accuracy, accountability, and care. Our work directly supports the people who power the entertainment industry, and we take pride in doing it well.

MPI is a five time certified Great Place to Work® and a World at Work Seal of Distinction recipient. We believe people thrive when they’re respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Role Overview

MPI is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping MPI’s next generation digital experiences. This hybrid role will design, build, and support modern applications that drive participants, and business impact across multiple platforms.

You’ll work closely with product, UX, QA, security and operations partners to deliver solutions that are user focused, stable, secure-by-design and scalable. This is a hands on engineering role for someone who enjoys full ownership of what they build—from architecture and implementation to performance and quality.

You’ll contribute to new digital initiatives using Next.js, .NET Core microservices, cloud technologies, and headless CMS platforms. Exposure to AI enabled capabilities to enhance user experience is highly valuable. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining website analytics dashboards using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.

• Local candidates only, relocation assistance is not provided. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this job classification.-

MPI requires employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with exceptions as required by law.

Qualified candidates, please submit your current resume with a cover letter and your compensation requirements for consideration.

Submissions will be reviewed; only candidates most closely matching the requirements of the position will be contacted.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of full stack development experience
• Experience in regulated industries such as insurance, healthcare, or financial services is preferred
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining full stack web applications using modern frameworks
• Strong front end development skills with Next.js and integration with Contentful or similar headless CMS tools
• Hands on experience building backend services using .NET Core microservices and RESTful APIs
• Ability to work with SQL databases, including data modeling and integration with application services
• Experience contributing to new digital initiatives with a focus on scalability and long term maintainability
• Ability to translate business and UX requirements into thoughtful technical solutions
• Commitment to building performant, secure, accessible, and high quality applications
• Active participation in Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery
• Support for production deployments, operational troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Experience with CI/CD practices, automated testing, and version control
• Experience deploying and debugging applications in a Kubernetes environment
• Contribution to engineering standards, documentation, and code quality
• Interest in applying AI/ML capabilities to improve personalization, automation, and user experience
• Experience building Power BI dashboards and reports using Microsoft Fabric data sources
• Ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities early and communicate them clearly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Consistent reliability and accountability for deadlines and deliverables
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent attendance and reliability, with the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to accept direction and developmental guidance from supervisor

What You’ll Do

• Build modern applications using Next.js, leveraging server side rendering or static site generation
• Design and maintain content models, workflows, and integrations with Contentful or similar CMS platforms
• Develop .NET Core backend services and microservice based architectures
• Design and optimize SQL database structures and queries
• Work collaboratively within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver incremental value
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies
• Practice secure coding and support enterprise grade production environments
• Work with cloud platforms such as Azure
• Utilize microservices, Docker based containerization, Kubernetes, and Azure API Management
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities such as recommendation engines, automation, or LLM driven enhancements
• Apply DevSecOps principles, including monitoring and observability
• Build rapid prototypes and proof of concepts to assess feasibility, performance, and user experience before production delivery
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG) and performance best practices
• Build and maintain Power BI website analytics dashboards using Microsoft Fabric components
• Take ownership of assigned work and drive solutions independently
• Communicate proactively with both technical and non technical partners
• Maintain a high commitment to detail, quality, and follow through
• Stay current with emerging tools and technologies and apply them thoughtfully.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $125,000 - $145,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

MPI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including free medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age over 40, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Any applicant who, because of disability, requires accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process should contact the Human Resources Department. MPI also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees consistent with its obligations under applicable law.