• **This is strictly a W2 requirement

• **Candidates must be located in DC, Maryland, Virginia (or) West Virginia only.

Role: Full-stack Developer W2 Contract: 12 Months with potential to be permanently hired Location: Remote

• 1-2 days onsite per month
• 5520 Research Park Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland, 21228

Overview

We re looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and help build scalable, cloud-native web applications on AWS. You ll work across the stack from front-end interfaces to back-end services using a modern technology suite in a Kubernetes-based environment. This role blends hands-on development with architectural thinking, and emphasizes performance, security, and maintainability. Our platform is built on key principles: API-First Design, Event-Driven Communication, Security by Design, Separation of Concerns, Scalability, and Observability

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js Build and optimize RESTful APIs following API-First Design principles Implement event-driven communication using Redis Streams Integrate role-based access control (RBAC) across the application stack Ensure clear service boundaries and maintain Separation of Concerns Develop horizontally scalable services and data stores to support growth Enhance performance through caching strategies using Amazon ElastiCache (Redis) Implement logging, monitoring, and tracing using tools like CloudWatch or Prometheus Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments via Amazon EKS Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables Contribute to architectural decisions aligned with platform principles Required Skills & Experience Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in full stack development with TypeScript, React, and Node.js Strong experience building RESTful APIs and working with event-driven systems Hands-on experience with Aurora PostgreSQL and DynamoDB Familiarity with Redis and caching strategies Experience deploying applications on AWS using Amazon EKS and Kubernetes Solid understanding of containerization, orchestration, and horizontal scaling Knowledge of RBAC and cloud-native security best practices Proficient in Git and CI/CD pipelines Experience with observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Skills & Experience Experience with microservices architecture and related components (e.g., API gateways, workflow engines, messaging systems) Familiarity with Redis Streams for asynchronous communication AWS certifications (e.g., Developer, Solutions Architect) Experience with GraphQL and advanced API design Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK) Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications