full-stack engineer

[ˈfʊl stæk ˈɛndʒɪnɪr]
nounpl: full-stack engineers
engenheiro full-stack
1. A software developer who has expertise in both front-end and back-end development, capable of working on all layers of an application's technology stack
The company hired a full-stack engineer to build their web application from the database to the user interface.
A empresa contratou um engenheiro full-stack para construir sua aplicação web desde o banco de dados até a interface do usuário.
2. A developer proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks across different technology layers
As a full-stack engineer, she could handle both React for the frontend and Node.js for the backend.
Como engenheira full-stack, ela conseguia lidar tanto com React para o frontend quanto com Node.js para o backend.
In Brazil and the USA, 'full-stack engineer' has become increasingly valued in tech job markets since the 2010s, particularly in startups where versatility is prized. The term reflects modern development practices and agile methodologies. In the Brazilian tech scene, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, full-stack engineers command competitive salaries. The term is often used in English even in Portuguese-speaking contexts, though 'engenheiro full-stack' or 'desenvolvedor full-stack' are the preferred Portuguese equivalents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
full-stack developerfull-stack software engineerversatile developermulti-tier developer
Antonyms / Antônimos
front-end engineerback-end engineerspecialized developer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
engenheiro full-stack
Most common term in Brazil; often used interchangeably with 'desenvolvedor full-stack'
São Paulo
engenheiro full-stack / desenvolvedor full-stack
Tech hubs prefer both terms equally in job listings and industry discussions
Rio de Janeiro
engenheiro full-stack
Standard terminology in tech companies and startups
Portugal
engenheiro full-stack / programador full-stack
Portuguese uses 'programador' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese in some contexts

Related Words

front-end engineerback-end engineersoftware developertechnology stackweb developmentsoftware architecture

Related Idioms & Phrases

wearing many hats
jack of all trades, master of none (contrasting phrase)
end-to-end developer
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