Full Stack Engineer (Heavy Backend)

job summary:

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring active participation in design, development, and delivery using modern technologies. You will:

Lead development efforts for complex initiatives

Perform and guide code reviews while enforcing coding standards and best practices

Collaborate with architects to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture

Mentor and guide team members in the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and engineering practices

location: Westlake, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $71 - 72 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor by recommending sound technical solutions that support business initiatives while aligning with technology strategy
• Provide hands-on development support and bridge architectural principles with practical implementation
• Lead the design and presentation of technical solutions, connecting business requirements to technical outcomes
• Partner closely with Product, Architecture, and Application teams for technology selection, evaluation, and implementation
• Drive delivery across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Work within Agile delivery models, supporting iterative development and continuous improvement

qualifications:

Strong experience in application development and maintenance using Java EE and Spring Framework

Proven understanding of Microservices Architecture, including RESTful APIs, JAX-RS, REST/JSON patterns

Solid experience with relational databases (DB2, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and strong SQL proficiency

Experience with event-driven architectures, transaction processing, and messaging using technologies such as WSO2, ActiveMQ, and Tomcat

Knowledge of security integration, including OAuth and LDAP

Hands-on experience with development and DevOps tools including: Git, Maven, Jenkins, uDeploy JIRA, Artifactory Dynatrace, Sonar

Understanding of cloud deployment models with exposure to public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Front-end exposure using HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Angular (v17+)

Working knowledge of AI-powered development assistance tools such as Copilot or Claude Code

Understanding of batch processing systems and service bus / messaging queue concepts

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.