Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Senior Full Stack Developer for a
CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier
Regulatory clients in
Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA. We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain end-to-end applications spanning modern front-end frameworks, robust middle-tier services, and scalable cloud-native data solutions. This role emphasizes AI-assisted development practices and hands-on experience building solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs).
Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications from UI through middle tier to data layer
- Build responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using Angular or Vue.js
- Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Python-based frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
- Design and manage relational and NoSQL data stores including PostgreSQL and document databases (e.g., Amazon DocumentDB, MongoDB)
- Architect and deploy applications on AWS using services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation, and CDK
- Leverage AI-powered coding tools (Amazon Q Developer, Kiro) to accelerate development workflows
- Build and integrate LLM-powered features using AWS Bedrock or similar platforms
- Participate in large-scale document analysis and intelligent data extraction initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum ceremonies
- Design and maintain end-to-end automated test suites using frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the full stack including query optimization, API response tuning, front-end rendering, and JVM/Python profiling
- Write unit and integration tests, conduct code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices
- Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions
Required Skills :
- 5+ years of professional full stack development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
- Hands-on experience with Angular or Vue.js for front-end development
- Solid experience with PostgreSQL and document databases (Amazon DocumentDB, MongoDB, or similar)
- Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, ECS/EKS, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Amazon Q Developer or Kiro for code generation, refactoring, and productivity
- Practical experience building applications that integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), preferably using AWS Bedrock
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code
- Experience with end-to-end test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
- Proven ability to performance tune applications including database query optimization, API latency reduction, front-end profiling, and load testing
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and secure coding practices
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with large document analysis, intelligent document processing, or text extraction at scale (e.g., Amazon Textract, custom NLP pipelines)
- Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns and vector databases
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or similar)
- Experience in the financial services or regulatory technology domain
- Knowledge of prompt engineering and LLM fine-tuning techniques
- Experience with Terraform or AWS CDK for infrastructure management
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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