Software Developer

Job Title: Software Developer

Worksite Location: Ellicott City, MD 21042

(Travel to client sites within the U.S. may be required)

Position Summary

4A Consulting, LLC is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Full-Stack Software Developer to support enterprise application development and digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on integrating AI/ML solutions and low-code/no-code platforms. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a well-rounded skill set across modern technologies, including front-end, back-end, cloud, automation, and emerging intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and user requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and responsive full-stack applications
• Design, develop, test, and deploy solutions using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless system interaction
• Develop both front-end and back-end components using HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React or Angular
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including schema design and query optimization
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP) where applicable to enhance application intelligence
• Utilize low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps, Mendix, OutSystems) for rapid prototyping and efficient solution delivery
• Collaborate in Agile teams using tools like Jira, GitHub, and Slack, and participate in code reviews and CI/CD workflows
• Provide ongoing production support, including debugging and performance tuning
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation and user-facing materials
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset in dynamic, team-oriented environments

Preferred Qualifications

• A master s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Basic exposure to AI/ML concepts (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, OpenAI APIs, LLMs)
• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker)
• Any of the following certifications (not mandatory):
• AWS Certified Developer Associate
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Oracle Java Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM or PSM)