Full Stack Developer
About the job
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security and agency clearance.
- An associate degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience as a software engineer.
- At least 3 years of recent full-stack development experience.
- Experience working in cloud-based environments such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript in both front-end and back-end development.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB.
- Experience developing in Node.js.
- Experience branching and merging with Git.
- Linux/Unix command-line proficiency.
- Strong experience with React.
- Experience with Vue or Angular.
- Develop and implement front-end website architecture.
- Develop and maintain server-side applications.
- Write clean and efficient code using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
- Ensure application responsiveness.
- Test and debug applications.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and technological advancements.
- Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging.
- Write and maintain technical documentation.
- Secret clearance or higher.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
About the company
Hatch IT is a recruitment partner based in Vienna, VA that focuses exclusively on helping tech startups and small businesses find engineers. It works by offering a scouting and hiring service rather than placing resumes on commission, with a Scale model that delivers predictable costs and typically saves clients about 30% versus traditional contingency fees. The company integrates with clients’ tools (Slack, calendars, and ATS) to automate and streamline hiring tasks, providing job postings, pre-screens, candidate coordination, and market-informed compensation guidance. Hatch IT differentiates itself by prioritizing quality over quantity, deeply specializing in tech startups, and offering a seamless, cost-efficient hiring flow. Its goal is to simplify the hiring process for tech startups and small businesses so they can efficiently secure top engineering talent.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hatchpad still offers a curated startup technologist audience with job search and events.
- Tim Winkler’s long startup-recruiting history supports trust with seed through Series A founders.
- The DMV and Raleigh-Durham startup focus matches active hiring markets for niche engineering talent.
What critics are saying
- LinkedIn updates and site copy show little evidence of recent product or revenue acceleration.
- Hatchpad’s 2026 redesign paused, signaling weak traction and uncertain community monetization.
- Without a bigger brand, larger recruiters can replicate subscription staffing and squeeze margins quickly.
What makes Hatch IT unique
- Tim Winkler built Hatch IT from a garage in Leesburg, Virginia in 2012.
- Hatchpad, launched in 2020, blends recruiting, content, and community for startup technologists.
- Subscription pricing and ATS, Slack, calendar integrations reduce contingency-fee churn and coordination friction.
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Benefits
- Premium insurance
- Mental health days
- Caregiver leave
- Time off
- Internet reimbursement
- Savings plan
- Anniversary reward program
- Additional benefits