Principal Full Stack Engineer

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a high-impact Principal Full Stack Engineer to join a premier client's IT Application Solutions team in Washington, DC. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a technical linchpin, bridging the gap between complex systems architecture and hands-on application development within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. You will be responsible for driving the evolution of an enterprise-grade API Platform, leveraging a cutting-edge stack that includes Java, Python, and AWS native services. As a leader within a self-organizing Agile team, you will not only design and build scalable web applications but also champion DevOps excellence and collaborative transparency, ensuring seamless delivery during critical Program Increment (PI) cycles.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $75 - 85 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable API platforms and web applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Full Stack Development: Build and maintain high-performance services using Java and Python, while developing modern front-end interfaces with Angular and IONIC.
• Cloud Engineering: Architect and deploy serverless and containerized solutions using AWS native services, including Lambda, ECS Fargate, Step Functions, and DynamoDB.
• Agile Governance: Actively participate in all SAFe ceremonies (PI Planning, Iteration Reviews) and embrace self-management to drive capacity planning and iteration commitments.
• Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Docker and CloudFormation to automate deployment pipelines and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Technical Mentorship: Provide strategic guidance to the development team, ensuring best practices in concurrent programming and SDLC methodologies.

qualifications:

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in J2EE technologies (Hibernate, Servlets, JMS, JDBC) and developing both SOAP and REST-based web services.

AWS Mastery: Proven track record with AWS-native development, specifically utilizing Kinesis Streams, S3, API Gateway, and EC2.

Front-End Proficiency: Demonstrated experience building mobile-responsive applications using Angular and IONIC frameworks.

SAFe Integration: Previous training or direct experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework; ability to lead self-organizing teams through complex PI cycles.

Communication & Presence: Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to high engagement, including "camera-on" participation and proactive collaboration.

Hybrid Location: Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC on a need-basis for critical SAFe ceremonies and team collaboration.

API Management: Desired knowledge of enterprise API gateway solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.