Full stack Java Developer

About the role

Position: Senior Full Stack Engineer (Backend Focus). Location: Remote (Preference for local candidates near Reston, VA). Duration: 3-6+ months.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers in design, development, and implementation of applications (with backend technology focus ~80%).
• Move specific workflows from mainframe systems to cloud database technologies.
• Design, code, test, and document complex application programs and systems.
• Perform and lead detailed technical design, coding, code reviews, and testing for new and existing applications.
• Serve as subject matter expert for specified systems and applications.
• Work with end-users and stakeholders to define system scope, requirements, and objectives.
• Support Project Manager as technical team lead, including estimating technical costs and project planning.
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and introduce industry best practices and standards.
• Manage technical resources including hardware, software, licenses, and services.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
• Ensure compliance with DevSecOps, code quality, deployment standards, and CI/CD practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, product scoping, and roadmap discussions.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• 8+ years in software design, development, testing, and requirements management.
• Mandatory experience with Java and Angular 18+.
• Strong experience with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL, Oracle, cloud databases).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in test-first practices (TDD, BDD) and automated testing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of stakeholders.
• Experience deploying global applications and configuration management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to decompose requirements and provide conceptual designs, prototypes, and tests.
• Experience evaluating and procuring hardware/software technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of integrating complex/existing systems.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages (JavaScript, C, Python, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership in technical teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Proficient at establishing strong working relationships and communicating technical requirements.