Senior Full Stack Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our Vehicle IT team within the IT Engineering group in Portland, OR.

Overview:
This team develops and supports high-impact, enterprise-grade applications that power engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket operations across the company. Our tech stack includes Java, .NET (C#), React, and Python, with applications deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

In this senior role, you will play a key part in the design, development, and deployment of modern, cloud-native solutions. You will be responsible for both frontend and backend architecture, driving best practices in full stack development, performance optimization, and cloud scalability. Your expertise will help modernize mission-critical systems used in vehicle visualization, manufacturing operations, and other cutting-edge use cases.

As a senior engineer, you will collaborate with IT, engineering, and manufacturing teams, and lead technical decision-making that supports global manufacturing operations and long-term digital transformation initiatives.

What You Will Drive:
* Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native applications using Java, .NET, and Azure technologies
* Develop and deploy containerized applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery
* Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and IT to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
* Provide architectural input for integrating new technologies and modernizing legacy systems
* Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design through implementation, deployment, and support
* Participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and ensure code quality across the development team
* Troubleshoot and optimize applications to ensure performance, availability, and scalability across distributed environments

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
* 5+ years of experience in full stack development with a strong focus on Java or .NET (C#)
* Experience with common observability tools like Splunk, Datadog, or ThousandEyes
* Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure, including services like AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Azure DevOps, etc.
* Proven experience with cloud-native application development, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation
* Strong architectural skills with the ability to design complex, scalable, and secure systems
* Ability to mentor developers, lead code reviews, and drive best practices across teams
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional, enterprise environments

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:
* Experience in large-scale enterprise or manufacturing environments, ideally within the automotive industry
* Familiarity with CAD integrations (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) or engineering tools used in vehicle development
* Hands-on experience building modern frontends using React or similar JavaScript frameworks
* Working knowledge of event-driven architectures, RESTful APIs, and microservices
* Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
* Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, and cloud security
* Passion for innovative technologies in the connected vehicle or manufacturing space

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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