Full Stack Developer [Remote, Full-Time]

Hey! We're The HOTH.
Our name stands for Hittem' Over the Head – in other words, to bludgeon with awesomeness.
It can be used as a noun (as in our product, or brand), or as a verb (to HOTH someone or HOTH something). And it's how our clients refer to one of the world's top Digital Marketing companies.

Our mission as a business is to push boundaries, innovate, and have fun while doing it.
We're expanding our in-house team to tackle the future of AI-powered managed marketing services. We need a Full Stack Developer who's excited to work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and backend integration. Sound like you? Keep reading.
As our Full Stack Developer, you'll take the reins on automating mission-critical workflows - the kind of processes that keep everything running smoothly for SEO campaigns, content management, and customer orders. You'll build Python tools, design APIs, and integrate LLM-powered agents to manage workflows that used to require hands-on effort from internal teams.
You'll collaborate with product managers and AI engineers to develop automation workflows that pull SEO metrics, manage content orders, and even suggest next steps - creating a system that's as reliable as it is intelligent. This is more than just development work, it's about reimagining how we work through automation. This remote-friendly role is only available to U.S. residents living in these states:
Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
40%: Developing Python-based tools to automate manual tasks, from retrieving SEO metrics via SEMrush to placing customer orders.20%: Building and integrating backend systems and APIs to seamlessly connect LLMs, AI agents, and third-party services.15%: Collaborating with product managers, campaign leads, and AI engineers to align development tasks with business needs.15%: Troubleshooting AI agent behaviors and optimizing workflows to run smoothly and scalably.10%: Participating in standups to discuss progress, challenges, and how to keep automating faster and better. Design, develop, and maintain a full-stack solution to automate business workflows using AI-powered agents.Build backend systems and Python tools that leverage LLMs to streamline SEO management and other service tasks.Create APIs to enable communication between backend services and AI models.Develop frontend components (using frameworks like React or Next.js) to provide user interfaces for monitoring and managing workflows.Collaborate with campaign managers, product owners, and AI engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical tasks.Integrate third-party services (like SEMrush) to power automated workflows.Package and deploy production-ready AI workflows in self-contained Docker containers.Write modular, scalable code following best practices, including unit testing and version control. 3-5 years of full-stack development experience, with a strong focus on Python for backend development.Experience with frontend frameworks like React or Next.js to create functional user interfaces.Proficiency in developing and integrating APIs and working with third-party services like SEMrush.Hands-on experience with AI integration and automation platforms, including tools like OpenAI and Microsoft's AutoGen/Semantic Kernel.Familiarity with Docker and containerization to deploy production-ready apps.Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and connecting backend systems with AI models.Experience with Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments. Experience automating workflows for SEO, digital marketing, or managed services.Familiarity with multi-agent systems or AI-powered decision-making tools.Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where you'll take initiative and run with it.Prior experience working within an Agile development team and following Agile methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred - but if you've got the skills and experience, we're flexible.
Work from home (yes, in your PJs if that's your thing)Flexible hours (somewhere in the 9-5 ballpark)HOTH Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage401k with a 3% matchPTO for vacations, sick days, and holidays A monthly wellness stipend ($600 per year to keep you feeling your best) We're one of the best types of companies to work for – We're already successful and growing, but not so big that you can't be heard.
We began as a small, bootstrapped startup from Chicago and we have now grown to be one of the largest Search Engine Marketing providers in the world.
Thanks to our maniacal commitment to Hitting our customers Over The Head (aka. HOTHing) with awesome products and service, we've grown to well over 10,000+ high-value users all over the world.
Our mission is to help as many people in the world with Search Engine Marketing as possible, and have a blast while doing it.
We currently have a core team distributed throughout the US with a central office in St. Pete, FL and another in Austin, TX.
Here are some reasons you want to work with us:
We've been voted one of Tampa Bay's Best Places to Work for four years in a row and one of INC Magazine's Best Workplaces! We are a driven, successful, fun company that is experiencing insane growth.We have awesome products, a great reputation, and systems for everything.Our branding is nuts. Our mascot is The HOTH monster and we have a 6' tall HOTH costume.We're awesome. 100% results-driven. No bullshitters.You will work with a small, fun team. We have a cool office environment in downtown St. Pete that you can visit - voted one of Tampa Bay's Coolest Office Spaces by the Tampa Bay Business Journal! Our benefits and perks package is great. Check out the full list on our Careers Page! Ready to join a team that's redefining the way we work through AI-powered automation? We'd love to hear from you! Fill out the application form and attach your resume. In your intro, tell us why you're the right fit—and sneak the word "banana" into your response, just to show you're paying attention.
The HOTH is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.