Full Stack Developer

Ahava Services, a IT consulting and staffing firm based in Warrenville, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team. We deliver innovative technology solutions that drive mission-critical operations across government and enterprise sectors. In this role, you will design and build scalable, secure web applications while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll work in an Agile environment where your full-stack expertise—from modern frontend frameworks to robust backend APIs—directly impacts the success of high-stakes projects.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).Minimum 7 years of experience in software design, development, testing, and implementation within an Agile software development environment, with a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing modern web applications using one or more front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, or React.js.Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using Java/J2EE (Spring Boot preferred) or Node.js/Express.js.Experience working with relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL, including database design, optimization, and SQL development.Proficiency with source code management tools such as GitLab or GitHub, including branching, merging, and pull request workflows.Working knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.Experience implementing authentication and authorization using Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, including JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and OAuth/OpenID Connect concepts.Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing applications across the full technology stack.Preferred QualificationsExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation tools.Experience designing and developing applications using microservices architecture and familiarity with service-oriented architecture (SOA).Experience with Java Server Faces (JSF) application development and maintenance.Experience integrating enterprise identity management solutions such as Okta.Knowledge of enterprise Content Management Systems (CMS) and content integration.Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.Understanding of automated testing frameworks and quality assurance best practices.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment with developers, architects, business analysts, QA, and stakeholders.Desired Skills and CompetenciesDemonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance through code reviews and knowledge sharing.Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.