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Full Stack Developer (Python/React.js)
Position Type:
Not Provided
Location:
Remote within the continental United States
Days Remote:
Fully remote
Position Summary:
The Full Stack Developer (Python/React.js) will design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications supporting the DHS/USCIS FINCH program. The role requires hands-on development experience with Python, React.js, Java/Spring Boot, relational and NoSQL databases, microservices-based architectures, and commonly used AWS services. Working as part of a cross-functional Agile DevSecOps team, the developer will collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate client requirements into secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement Python-based enterprise solutions that meet client requirements.
- Develop full-stack web applications using Python, React.js, Java, and Spring Boot.
- Design solutions using object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, microservices, streaming technologies, database design, and data modeling.
- Collaborate with cross-functional Agile team members to plan work, follow development best practices, and communicate progress to the client.
- Support quality-focused development practices, including test-driven development.
- Apply Agile development values and principles as part of an Agile DevSecOps team.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the codebase.
- Evaluate the technical effort required to implement client requirements.
- Participate in creating and estimating user stories.
- Participate in all Agile ceremonies and events.
- Work with team members to ensure that technical user stories and acceptance criteria are accurately documented.
- Contribute to system design and procedural documentation.
- Lead developers in the design and delivery of cloud-based, continuously deployed client solutions.
- Communicate directly with non-technical client stakeholders and translate business needs into technical requirements and visualizations.
- Develop reasonable and accurate time estimates for assigned tasks.
- Prioritize and independently manage assigned work while adapting to changing priorities, feedback, and client needs.
Minimum Experience:
- At least 5 years of professional Python backend software or application development experience.
- At least 5 years of hands-on front-end development experience with React.js.
- Professional experience developing Java/Spring Boot backend applications.
- Professional experience building microservices-based architectures.
- Experience working within Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Experience leading developers in the design and delivery of cloud-based, continuously deployed client solutions.
Mandatory Skills:
- Python backend development.
- React.js front-end development.
- Java and Spring Boot backend development.
- Microservices-based architecture.
- Hands-on experience with at least one NoSQL database, such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.
- Hands-on experience with a relational database management system, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with commonly used AWS services, including S3, EC2, SQS, Lambda, and RDS.
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, including generating, reviewing, and validating code within AI-driven workflows.
- Object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, database design, and data modeling.
- Test-driven development and code-review practices.
- Jira.
- Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to translate non-technical business requirements into technical requirements and effective visualizations.
- Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current residence within the continental United States.
- Willingness to work Eastern Time business hours.
- Ability to pass a seven-year background check and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Active or current DHS-USCIS Entry on Duty clearance or investigation.
- Experience working in an onsite client technical-consulting environment.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred: Python certification, AWS certification, and/or Java certification.
