Senior FullStack Developer (NodeJS/Angular/Python)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Full Stack Engineer for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA.

This role is hybrid (3 days/week Onsite in either Rockville or Tysons office)

Daily Development:
o Support multiple customized COTS and internally developed applications using Javascript, node.js, Angular, Python, GraphQL, PowerBI, RDS, Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway, S3, SNS/SQS, and other technologies and needed.
o Support and enhance delivery and security of applications utilizing currently supported infrastructure systems such as Jenkins, F3, Bitbucket, Provision, Splunk, Credstash, SonarQube, ESMP, Data Management, and others.
o Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in both the frontend and backend components, optimizing application performance.
o Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while following best practices. Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure high code quality and system stability.
o Regularly evaluate and update application dependencies to avoid security risks, ensure compatibility, and improve system performance.

Collaboration with Teams:
o Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive team collaboration and continuous improvement.
o Work closely with Engineering manager, product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and delivery of features.
o Integrate APIs between backend services and frontend interfaces while ensuring optimal data flow and system performance.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:
o Regularly monitor application performance using tools like CloudWatch and Splunk to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
o Optimize both frontend and backend systems to ensure they scale efficiently, especially under heavy loads.
o Identify opportunities to optimize database queries, reduce latency, and improve response times.

Troubleshooting & Support:
o Provide technical support for production issues, analyzing logs (Splunk, CloudWatch, Lambda logs) to identify root causes and address performance degradation or failures.
o Work with the team to perform basic Linux troubleshooting for server-side issues and deployment-related concerns.
o Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing and implementing fixes to prevent future incidents.

Code Reviews & Mentorship:
o Conduct code reviews for junior and mid-level engineers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
o Mentor junior engineers, guiding them in development tasks, debugging, and technical decision-making.
o Share knowledge on best practices, architectural patterns, and new technologies to help team members grow technically.

Upgrades & Maintenance:
o Stay on top of updates for frameworks, runtimes, and AMIs, planning and implementing upgrades to keep the application up to date and performant.
o Maintain a focus on security and technical debt reduction, ensuring that the codebase remains clean, secure, and easy to maintain.
o Address and resolve software upgrade challenges and compatibility issues related to Angular, backend services, and third-party libraries.

Agile Processes & Reporting:
o Engage in the Agile process, attending daily standups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives to contribute to sprint goal achievement and ongoing team improvements.
o Use JIRA to track and report on task progress, bugs, and features, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
o Assist the Engineering Manager in ensuring the team stays on track to meet sprint goals and deadlines.

Exploring New Technologies:
o Investigate and experiment with emerging technologies like Generative AI or new AWS tools to improve system performance, user experience, and internal processes.
o Keep up to date with industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to challenges, including PowerBI and Amazon Quicksight for data visualization.
o Write and maintain technical documentation for features, changes, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and reduce future ramp-up time for new team members.
o Provide clear documentation for deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance processes to improve operational efficiency

Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer, with expertise in Angular, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Node.js.
Extensive experience working with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS/Fargate, CloudWatch, S3, RDS, API Gateway, SNS/SQS).
Strong skills in API development and integrating frontend and backend components, ensuring seamless data flow and application performance.
Expertise in Angular for building responsive, user-friendly, and high-performance frontend applications.
Experience handling software upgrades, including upgrading Angular and ensuring compatibility with backend services.
Basic Linux troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues related to deployment or server-side performance.
Strong understanding of Agile processes (including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives).
Proficiency in writing unit tests, integration tests, and performance optimizations.

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.