Full Stack Engineer

Please Note:W2 only – No C2C or third-party candidates.Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.Local candidates only as onsite interview is required.Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Risk Consulting)Location: Chicago, IL 60606 (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)Hire type: Contract (6 months+)Key Responsibilities:Independently design, develop, code, test, and debug software programs and small technical modules using the MERN stack and SQLMeet project plan goals under limited guidance from Lead developers and collaborate with the team to develop and communicate project plansAssist in identifying and repairing coding problems to ensure software quality and performanceProvide technical support to clients and internal teams, including help desk support for escalated issuesMonitor trends and results from technical support calls to advise senior team members on the performance and improvement of existing systemsAct as a technical resource and mentor for other analysts and developers on the teamManage source code using Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests, ensuring adherence to version control best practicesDeploy and maintain applications on AWS infrastructure, utilizing services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDSFollow and promote software development best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and security standardsStay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and system performance.Required Skills:10+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development with a focus on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)Strong proficiency in SQL databases, including complex query writing and database designExperience with Git version control and collaborative workflowsPractical knowledge of AWS cloud services and deployment best practicesProven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to provide technical support and mentorshipDeep understanding of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, and documentation.Preferred Skills:Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation toolsKnowledge of TypeScript and additional modern JavaScript frameworksLeverage AI-driven tools to optimize programming efficiency and accelerate software development.Additional Details:AWSSQL databasesJavaScriptInsurance or claims knowledge is helpfulMigrationsCustom data analytics.