Full Stack Developer - 4 Month Contract

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer for a 4-month contract position. This is a remote role where you will support the design, development, and maintenance of backend services for mission-critical applications. You will contribute to building scalable APIs, improving system performance, and supporting cloud-based deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following established best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards.
• Optimize database queries and enhance application performance.
• Assist in designing scalable system architecture under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing and deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production environments.
• Contribute to documentation for systems, APIs, and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (GovCloud preferred).
• Understanding of application architecture concepts (layered architecture, separation of concerns).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or other orchestration tools.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, and API design principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#).
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of containerization tools and automated testing frameworks.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience, specifically on backend services or components in production.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for work without sponsorship, with the ability to obtain or maintain a government clearance. Prior DoD or federal experience is strongly preferred.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative team environment.
• Remote work flexibility.
• A chance to enhance your skills and experience in a dynamic industry.