Full Stack Developer (Only W2)

Terms of Employment

12 months contract with potential to hire
Onsite at Baltimore, MD

Overview

We re looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and help build scalable, cloud-native web applications on AWS. You ll work across the stack from front-end interfaces to back-end services using a modern technology suite in a Kubernetes-based environment. This role blends hands-on development with architectural thinking, and emphasizes performance, security, and maintainability. Our platform is built on key principles: API-First Design, Event-Driven Communication, Security by Design, Separation of Concerns, Scalability, and Observability

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js
Build and optimize RESTful APIs following API-First Design principles
Implement event-driven communication using Redis Streams
Integrate role-based access control (RBAC) across the application stack
Ensure clear service boundaries and maintain Separation of Concerns
Develop horizontally scalable services and data stores to support growth
Enhance performance through caching strategies using Amazon ElastiCache (Redis)
Implement logging, monitoring, and tracing using tools like CloudWatch or Prometheus
Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments via Amazon EKS
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables
Contribute to architectural decisions aligned with platform principles

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8 years of experience in full-stack development with TypeScript, React, and Node.js
Strong experience building RESTful APIs and working with event-driven systems
Hands-on experience with Aurora PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
Familiarity with Redis and caching strategies
Experience deploying applications on AWS using Amazon EKS and Kubernetes
Solid understanding of containerization, orchestration, and horizontal scaling
Knowledge of RBAC and cloud-native security best practices
Proficient in Git and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience with microservices architecture and related components (e.g., API gateways, workflow engines, messaging systems)
Familiarity with Redis Streams for asynchronous communication
AWS certifications (e.g., Developer, Solutions Architect)
Experience with GraphQL and advanced API design
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK)
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications