ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sparksoft is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to be part of our team supporting a multi-year CMS contract. The Full Stack Developer will work under the supervision of the Development Manager and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using Java and Angular. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions that meet business needs. The candidate must be proficient in both front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.

The ideal candidate will have a good foundation with Web Application Portal, Single Sign On, JEE platform, AWS Serverless architecture, Microservice development using Java, Angular, Typescript, Web Content Accessibility/USDS, UX, HTML5, CSS5, DynamoDB and Aurora DB. Should be exposed to a broad range of technologies across all layers of architecture. Committed to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality products are important. Knowledge with Content Management System platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla is desired.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications using Angular, Typescript and microservices using Java.
• Maintain code quality and ensure responsiveness of applications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Participate in the sprint planning meetings to assign story points and commit to the user stories planned for a given sprint.
• Implement code using AWS Native Services and AWS Serverless technologies.
• Engage with architects/product teams to comprehend functional challenges, prototype new ideas, and new technologies, and help to create innovative solutions.
• Design and develop solutions following established frameworks, application development standards and quality processes in projects.
• Perform code reviews, suggest tools, technologies, and best practices that improve stability.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications and diagrams and implement them in conformance with architectural and business requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of operational and system level documentation.
• Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, test and production environments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python etc.)
• Experience with front-end frameworks (Angular/ Typescript/ React)
• Experience in a scripting language (JavaScript)
• Database management (DynamoDB)
• API development and integration
• DevOps and deployment
• Testing and debugging
• Security and data protection
• Performance optimization
• Version control (Git)
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Adaptability and Flexibility, Time Management and Prioritization
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Any relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with back-end frameworks (Node.js).
• Understanding of front-end-related aspects of relational databases as well as familiarity with ORM and SQL technologies within the context of Drupal development is highly desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly within the context of front-end development and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Enthusiasm for learning new front-end development tools, languages, design philosophies, and workflows applicable to Drupal development
• Experience working in F5 and NGINX would be an advantage
• CMS Experience

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of Application Development
• 2 to 4 years of experience developing code using AWS Serverless Architecture, Native services and containers
• 2 to 3 years of experience with supporting applications on AWS.
• Experience working on an Agile Project
• Experience working on large projects interacting with several teams within the project
• Bachelor's degree in technical field