Mid-Level Software Engineer - Full Stack

Mid-Level Software Engineer - Full StackSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Mid-Level Software Engineer - Full Stack for a contract assignment with one of our premier regulatory clients in the DMV area. Responsibilities include full stack development.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable full stack applications with Angular frontends and microservices-based backendsBuild performant, secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs using modern backend frameworks (Java/Spring Boot, Python/FastAPI)Develop responsive, accessible frontends using Angular and TypeScriptCollaborate with data engineers, security teams, and business analysts to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutionsResponsibly adopt and leverage AI-assisted development tools (AWS Kiro or others) while maintaining code quality standards and information security hygieneCI/CD & InfrastructureDesign and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitlabImplement infrastructure-as-code and containerized deployments for AWS services like Fargate and LambdaIntegrate automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) and security principles into delivery pipelinesGeneral Engineering SkillsLead code reviews, establish best practices, and contribute to architectural decisionsEnsure all systems meet technology compliance, audit, cybersecurity, and data governance standardsRequired SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field5-7 years of professional software engineering experienceStrong proficiency in backend languages: Python and/or Java3+ years of production experience with Angular (latest versions), TypeScript, RxJS, and state management (NgRx)Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL servicesHands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB) and containerization (Docker)Proficiency with both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databasesSolid understanding of application security principles (OWASP Top 10, secrets management, least-privilege access)End-to-end ownership of features from UI to databaseStrong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the full technology stackStrong understanding of RESTful APIs and supporting API-driven platformsAbility to balance business needs, technical constraints, and scalabilityExcellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teamsStrong commitment to automated testing and code qualityPreferred SkillsExperience in regulatory or financial services environmentExperience building human-in-the-loop review systems, annotation platforms, or approval workflows for AI outputsFamiliarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, Kinesis)Exposure to observability and log tooling (Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch) including AI/ML model monitoringExperience with microservices patterns (circuit breakers, service mesh, distributed tracing)Experience with feature flagging, canary deployments, or progressive delivery strategiesContributions to open-source projects or technical publications in AI/ML domainsSGA 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.