Developer-Full Stack Senior

Location: McLean, VA
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Description:
Must Have Qualifications:
5+ years of Full Stack Development experience in Java 8+, Python, SQL/databases, AWS, Jenkins, and CI/CD, responsible for the design, development and ongoing support of applications.
Candidates should be able to work independently, take ownership, and proactively deliver solutions.
Nice to have experience in advanced SQL, Angular, Kafka, and additional AWS technologies.

Required Experience & Education:
5+ years of professional software development experience.
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field.

Qualifications:
Must have strong analytical skills.
Must have strong application development, testing, and deployment skills utilizing Java,
Spring Boot, SQL, JavaScript, JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins.
Must be able to understand and run existing Python applications and convert them to Java.
Be able to reason through and communicate ideas they bring to the table.
Be open-minded for others ideas. A motivated team player.
Must have experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. VS Code, Amazon Kiro).

Nice-to-have skills : AWS, Angular/React, Kafka, Advanced SQL.

Responsibilities:
End-to-end software development: including analysis, design, development, automated testing, deployment, and maintenance using industry best practices and security standards.

Performance optimization : analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance application efficiency and scalability.

Collaborative solution delivery : partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, leverage proof-of-concepts for technical decisions, and implement solutions with crossfunctional teams.

Production support and maintenance : support applications you build across environments, resolve critical issues, and fulfill ad hoc requests to ensure seamless business operations.

Keys to Success:
Adaptability: Quick learner who seamlessly adapts to new technologies and project requirements while consistently delivering high-quality results.

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills with proven ability to rapidly assess complex situations, make sound technical decisions, and implement effective solutions under pressure.

Ownership & Drive : Self-motivated engineer who takes complete ownership of deliverables, proactively identifies process improvements, and ensures successful project completion.

Communication : Excellent interpersonal skills enabling clear, effective communication across all stakeholders - from technical teams to leadership and external partners.

Call Notes:
Highly preferred to have EKS & EC2 experience.
Team is using AWS S3 bucket for storage & Kafka for messaging service.
Need to do some Frontend development using Angular.
Able to use AI tool for coding.