Web Developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Angular
API
SQL
Agile
Scrum

Job Details

DataStaff, Inc. is in need of a Web Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid; 3 days will be onsite
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Web Developer to support web application projects. This position involves working throughout the full lifecycle of system delivery, with a focus on the design, development, and deployment of high-quality applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in front-end technologies, particularly Angular or React, along with back-end experience in Java. The developer will collaborate closely with Business System Analysts, IT teams, and testing staff to ensure the successful implementation of system enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deploy web applications.
  • Implement new features and enhancements.
  • Conduct unit testing to ensure code quality.
  • Review and contribute to technical designs.
  • Ensure applications meet all functional specifications and performance requirements.

Scope of Work:
The scope of work is to support the web application portfolio, which includes modern and older legacy systems, with a primary focus on modifying, enhancing, and maintaining these existing applications while managing a crucial transition to or integration with a new system. Key responsibilities involve implementing feature requests, bug fixes, and performance improvements across all systems. The developer will leverage Angular for front-end modifications and REST API (Java equivalent) expertise for back-end service integration. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to analyzing and safely modifying existing legacy codebases. This includes designing and developing services to seamlessly integrate the existing and legacy applications with the new target system. The role requires developing robust unit tests and collaborating closely with BSAs and QA teams to ensure all application changes and the new integration adhere to technical specifications and business needs, delivering stable, secure, high-quality updates across the entire application landscape.
Required Skills:

  • 5 Years - Angular Expertise: professional experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications using Angular or React
  • 5 Years - API Development: in building and consuming RESTful APIs (or equivalent experience in a language like Java/Spring Boo
  • 5 Years - Database Proficiency: with SQL development, including writing complex queries and performing basic query optimization
  • 5 Years - Full Dev Lifecycle: Strong understanding of the complete software dev lifecycle (SDLC) and modern dev methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
  • 5 Years - Version Control: Proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows (e.g., branching, merging, pull requests)
  • 5 Years - Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and debug application issues across the stack.

Desired Skills

  • 2 Years - Prior Tax or financial Technology work experience


This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.

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