Full-Stack Developer

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Full Stack Application Developer to support our agile software development practice, supporting an environmentally focused Federal Government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect the natural resources of our planet. As part of this contract, we will be supporting the agency's efforts to develop and maintain information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data. Our team will work closely with the agency to ensure that the information systems are secure, compliant with accessibility standards, and support the agency's business processes.

This person will be a member of a software development team and ensure the successful delivery of software applications. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to work closely with business analysts, scrum masters, and other stakeholders, and have a passion for delivering high-quality software products.

Named one of the in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Full Stack Software Developer.
• Cloud Technology: Experience with cloud services, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS), to manage scalable and secure applications.
• Front-end Technologies: Proven experience in developing and maintaining web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Programming Languages: Strong knowledge of TypeScript and Go.
• Database Management: Strong experience with databases, particularly PostgreSQL, focusing on database design, optimization, and management.
• Event Driven Architecture: Experience with implementing an event-driven architecture; Specific experience using RabbitMQ is highly desirable.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent abilities to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Software Development Methodologies: Solid understanding and practical experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for Quality: A strong commitment to developing high-quality software products.
• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Participate with the software development team in all phases of the Agile software development life cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure the successful delivery of software applications
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Ensure that software development methodologies and best practices are followed and that code is maintainable, scalable, and testable
• Participate in the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and release notes
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in software development and provide recommendations for new tools and techniques that can improve the development process
• Have an understanding of UX and UI design principles

Methodologies and Tools:

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Project management tools (Jira, Trello)
• Collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack
• Version control systems (Git, Bitbucket)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins, CircleCI)
• Software development languages and frameworks (Go, Typescript, React)
• Web development languages and frameworks (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Database management systems and languages (PostgreSQL)
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.