Full Stack Software Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Full Stack Software Engineer for a FULL TIME assignment with one of our premier Data and Analytics client in their D.C office. This is a remote opportunity for candidates on the East Coast, preferably close to the DC Metro area.

Full Stack Software Engineer

Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Role Overview

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering team and product experience. You'll leverage technologies like Spring Boot and modern JavaScript frameworks to build scalable, high-performance applications in the cloud. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys full-stack development, cloud technologies, and integrating AI into real products. You should thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and enjoy solving complex technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features, from database architecture through front-end UI, using Spring Boot and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Build responsive, user-friendly UI components for single-page applications (SPAs).
• Develop and maintain Spring Boot microservices that support business-critical features in an agile environment.
• Leverage AWS cloud services for deployment, scaling, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Integrate AI-driven components and workflows to enhance product capabilities and user experiences.
• Optimize and maintain relational databases to ensure performance, stability, and scalability.
• Develop and document RESTful APIs to support seamless integration across systems.
• Write robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for new and existing features.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to and participate in CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable deployments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full stack.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Strong fundamentals in computer science and software engineering principles.
• 5 years of full-stack development experience, including:
• Proficiency with Spring Boot for backend development.
• Expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Ember.js.
• Relational database design, SQL optimization, and integration experience (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• Familiarity with AI concepts and integrating AI capabilities into software systems.
• Knowledge of distributed system design and scalable architectures.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building SPAs.
• Experience developing SaaS products in a commercial environment.
• Background in digital media, online advertising, or analytical/data-driven applications.
• Experience managing large-scale SQL databases.
• Experience with Generative AI technologies such as OpenAI, LangChain, and Amazon Bedrock.
• Hands-on experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and integrating AI capabilities into full-stack applications.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.