Fullstack Developer (NodeJS)

Introduction

Maryland Benefits (MD Benefits) is a dynamic, cloud-based platform. This enterprise-wide digital service allows organizations to build, test, host, operate, and integrate mission-driven applications, data, and emerging technologies. MD Benefits offers cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities, a shared data architecture, and product development services, all developed by the State of Maryland to help multiple agencies deliver and manage health, human, and social service benefits and programs. On July 1, 2025, the operation of the MD Benefits shared platform and statewide applications transitioned from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).

***This is a contractual position, with limited benefits***

***All hires need to be eligible to work in the U.S., either as a U.S. Citizen or those who have a Permanent Resident or green card, as the state of Maryland does not have the ability to sponsor employees***

***Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date and accurate resume.***

Main Purpose

Senior Node JS Fullstack Developer to design, develop, and optimize web applications and services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, Node.js, and Angular technologies, along with a strong background in AWS cloud services, RESTful web services, and NoSQL databases. This role requires a proven ability to make complex technical and design decisions, maintain high code quality, and collaborate effectively with quality assurance teams. Experience with continuous integration, automated deployment, and Agile methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize web applications and services using Java, Node.js, and Angular technologies.
• Designed and developed user interfaces using Angular and integrated them with business intelligence tools such as Qlik, QuickSight, Power BI, etc.
• Design and develop the RESTful web services by integrating them with the MDM application
• Implement responsive design to ensure applications perform optimally on various device screens, including web, Mobile, and Tablet.
• Maintain and enhance code quality through clean, readable, and well-documented code in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Utilize and integrate data from various back-ends, NoSQL databases, and AWS cloud services.
• Design and develop Lambda Web Services, AWS cloud application environment, and technology stack
• Make complex technical and design decisions for Angular projects.
• Develop application codes and unit tests in Angular, Java Technologies, and REST Web Services.
• Please ensure the application is high-performance and provide support to address performance issues.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Follow automated continuous delivery and deployment practices to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Adhere to application architecture design guidelines, patterns, and standards.
• Maintain high standards, attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience designing and developing Java programs, scripting languages such as JavaScript and Python, and web technologies such as Node.js and Angular
• Experience working in AWS or a cloud computing environment
• Experience with frameworks such as Node.js and React
• Experience building RESTful web services using Web API
• Experience working with relational databases and NoSQL databases like MongoDB and DocumentDB
• Experience in Service Oriented Architecture/Service integration with Web Services, EJB, REST, and security integration
• Proven experience developing and supporting enterprise-level, multi-tenant applications related to document and content management
• Proven experience working with various tools and technologies supporting content OCR, metadata indexing, and search
• Experience with large-scale metadata and document migration projects
• Experience with performance-tuning application functionalities, document uploads, and searches
• Experience collaborating with and supporting test engineers in writing and executing performance tests for various functionalities using testing tools like Selenium, JMeter, etc
• Strong working knowledge of Querying and Scripting using DocumentDB/MongoDB NoSQL Databases
• Proficient in CSS, HTML, and writing cross-browser compatible code
• Must know Spring Component and Spring Framework
• Experience using JavaScript building tools
• Knowledge of JavaScript MV-VM/MVC frameworks
• Proven experience implementing front-end and back-end JavaScript applications
• Experience in building distributed multi-tier applications
• Experience in continuous integration (CI) and automated deployment on AWS cloud platforms
• Practical knowledge of Jenkins. Maven and Sonar
• Experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies