What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Stack Engineer position at BlueSky Resource Solutions?
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Candidates MUST be local to the Ashburn, VA. area. This role is NOT open to C2C, OPT, or Visa consideration. No vendor support of any kind needed.
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer with 8 years of experience in Angular front-end development and Java-based backend services. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable applications, setting architectural patterns and best practices for the team. This role combines hands-on development with strategic input on application design, system architecture, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop user-facing features using Angular and other front-end frameworks to deliver a seamless user experience.
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and project managers to ensure cohesive integration of front-end and back-end components.
- Translate business requirements into scalable system designs, database schemas, and robust development solutions.
- Analyze existing applications to identify performance improvements and implement optimizations.
- Lead code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide technical strategy and process improvement initiatives.
Technical Skills:
Front-End:
- Angular (expert level)
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- HTML, CSS
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs
Back-End:
- Java 8
- Spring Framework (Boot, Security)
- Hibernate / JPA
- Relational databases and SQL
- Basic understanding of OAuth or other authentication protocols
Leadership & Strategy:
- Provide architectural guidance and strategic input on application development.
- Drive adoption of best practices and patterns across the engineering team.
- Contribute to long-term planning, system design discussions, and technical roadmap decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degrees a plus.
- 8 years of professional experience in full-stack development with a focus on Angular and Java microservices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic design contributions.
- Experience mentoring and guiding other engineers.
BlueSky Resource Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
