Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer joining the Global Digital and Technology organization, working on new, innovative systems for Guests and colleagues. This individual will work closely with back-end services teams, front-end designers, and product management to create scalable applications on the web. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, this individual takes a direct hand in the performance of the team while remaining directly involved with development efforts. The team also collaborates with the Operations team to build infrastructure and care for and associated properties in production, as Tier 3 support. They apply DevOps tools and culture to deliver software to production early and often, with highly automated and reliable procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, Develop and Operate Full Stack Cloud Solutions and Services in an AWS Cloud Environment using a serverless-first and managed-service-first approach (React, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, NodeJS, Serverless Framework).
• Write Clean, maintainable and efficient code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Develop UI interfaces with React (hooks, functional components, context) with strong command of component composition, state management patterns, and render lifecycle.
• Define application infrastructure using an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approach, primarily with Terraform.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Lead technical discussions to share knowledge and build consensus among engineers to develop the best possible solutions.
• Maintain DevOps processes and deployment pipelines to support the implementation and release of applications and new features.
• Support system migrations to the cloud by refactoring legacy systems and modernizing applications or integration services using cloud-native architectures and solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and UX designers to align engineering efforts with business goals and user needs.
• Participate in product planning and roadmap discussions, contributing technical insights to influence product direction.
• Take ownership of end-to-end feature development from ideation and prototyping to deployment and continuous improvement.
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to iterate on features and improve the overall product experience.
• Mentor engineering team members in technical decision-making, code reviews, and adherence to engineering practices and standards.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive team culture while demonstrating a strong commitment to core values.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Experience And Qualifications:

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience architecting and developing full-stack solutions, with hands-on use of software build and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines).
• 8+ years of experience in application and backend API development using object-oriented programming (Java, Go, TypeScript/JavaScript).
• 8+ years of web application development experience (HTML, CSS, React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of AWS serverless solutions (AWS S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, EventBridge).
• Experience working with cloud database services (DynamoDB, Snowflake).
• Experience with containerization (Snowpark Container Services, Docker, AWS ECS/Fargate).
• Experience with cloud build and deployment tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools and frameworks, such as Serverless Framework, AWS CloudFormation, and Terraform.
• Base understanding of cloud services and infrastructure in AWS.
• Knowledge of event-driven and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and tools.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skill
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in relational databases (Snowflake, DB2, Redshift, etc), database concepts and dimensional modeling

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or equivalent education
• Candidates with strong experience in lieu of a formal degree are encouraged to apply
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• AWS Certification (AWS Solution Architect Associate, AWS Developer, AWS DevOps)
• Snowflake Certification (nice to have)

Salary/Rate: $75-$80/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.