Full Stack Developer – Risk Consulting
Learning Consultant · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to support client-facing risk consulting initiatives. This developer will design, build, test, deploy, and maintain scalable applications using the MERN stack, SQL, and AWS.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, develop, code, test, debug, and maintain full-stack applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Develop small technical modules and application enhancements that meet business, performance, security, and quality requirements.
- Build complex SQL queries and support database design, data integration, migration, and reporting requirements.
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications within AWS using services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
- Support application and data migrations while maintaining data integrity, system availability, and performance.
- Develop custom data analytics solutions that help clients evaluate risk, insurance, claims, and operational information.
- Collaborate with lead developers, analysts, consultants, and other stakeholders to develop and communicate project plans.
- Participate in client discussions and translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Support technical solutioning and presentations for Marsh clients.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve coding defects and application performance issues.
- Provide technical support to clients and internal teams, including assistance with escalated help desk issues.
- Analyze technical support trends and recommend system improvements to senior team members.
- Manage source code using Git, including branching, merging, code reviews, and pull requests.
- Follow and promote software development best practices related to code quality, testing, documentation, security, and version control.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to analysts and developers.
- Use AI-powered development tools responsibly to improve programming efficiency, testing, documentation, and delivery speed.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to development processes and system performance.
Requirements
- Six or more years of professional full-stack web development experience, preferably within the 6–10-year range.
- Strong hands-on experience with the MERN stack:
- MongoDB
- Express.js
- React.js
- Node.js
- Advanced JavaScript development experience.
- Strong SQL experience, including complex queries, relational database design, optimization, and data migrations.
- Practical experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS.
- Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
- Strong knowledge of Git and collaborative version-control workflows.
- Experience with application migrations, integrations, or data-conversion projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, documentation, security, and code reviews.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Experience providing technical support, guidance, or mentorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience with TypeScript or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve software delivery.
- Previous consulting or client-facing technology experience.
- Experience developing custom dashboards, reporting tools, or data analytics solutions.
- Knowledge of insurance, claims, risk management, or financial services.
- Experience supporting technical solutioning, demonstrations, or client presentations.
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months, with possible extension