Full Stack Software Engineer

Full Stack Software EngineerSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Full Stack Software Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier regulatory clients in Rockville, MD. Design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade enterprise web applications for the firm's regulatory technology platforms using object-oriented programming principles, modern JavaScript frameworks, cloud-native architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS), and relational/NoSQL database technologies. This position requires applying specialized knowledge of software engineering, event-driven architecture design, and full software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices to build scalable, secure, and high-availability systems within an Agile development environment.Responsibilities:Design and develop modern, responsive web application front-ends using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and Angular 16+ framework within a monorepo architecture, applying object-oriented programming principles and component-based design patterns to deliver enterprise-grade regulatory workflow applicationsArchitect and implement event-driven, serverless backend services and RESTful APIs using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions; design asynchronous messaging workflows using Amazon SQS and SNS to enable loosely coupled, scalable microservice communicationDesign, develop, and optimize data persistence layers using relational databases (Oracle Database, Amazon RDS/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Amazon DocumentDB, DynamoDB); develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access patterns for high-volume regulatory data processingDesign and implement cloud-native application architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS) leveraging container orchestration (Amazon ECS), object storage (S3), serverless computing (Lambda), and managed database services (RDS, DocumentDB, DynamoDB) to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security complianceImplement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions; automate build, test, and deployment workflows across development, QA, and production environments; manage application configuration and infrastructure-as-codeDevelop comprehensive end-to-end test suites using Playwright with TypeScript; design and execute integration tests and performance tests to validate application functionality, reliability, and scalability under production-equivalent conditionsParticipate in Agile/Scrum development ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives; collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and database administrators to deliver iterative solutionsRequired Skills:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a directly related field.Minimum 4-5 years of progressive experience in enterprise full-stack software development, including demonstrated experience designing and deploying production-grade applications using object-oriented programming principles and database technologies within Agile development frameworks.Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript for full-stack application developmentExperience with Angular 16+ framework for modern web application development and monorepo architectureExpertise in designing and implementing event-driven architectures on Amazon Web Services (AWS) including: messaging services (SQS/SNS), serverless computing (AWS Lambda), API Gateway, Step Functions, data storage solutions (S3, RDS, DocumentDB, DynamoDB), and container orchestration (ECS)Relational database design and development with Oracle Database and/or PostgreSQL (Amazon RDS)NoSQL database development with Amazon DocumentDB and/or DynamoDBEnd-to-end test development using Playwright with TypeScript, including integration and performance testingCI/CD pipeline implementation using Jenkins and/or GitHub ActionsSoftware development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices including automated testing frameworks and configuration managementVersion control systems (Git/GitHub/Bitbucket)Agile/Scrum iterative development methodologySGA 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.