Full-Stack Cloud Developer

Guidehouse; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and test full-stack components and APIs. You will build interfaces using microservices as part of a system modernization and collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical designs.

The role requires 4+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in Java and JavaScript, and strong cloud/microservices skills. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with flexibility for candidates with equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; or 4 additional years in lieu of degree.
• Enterprise software design, implementation, and deployment expertise.
• Proficiency with JavaScript and frontend frameworks (Angular/React).
• Strong Java experience with Spring Boot or similar.
• Experience in Scrum environments and CI/CD tooling.
• Hands-on with JSON, YAML, XML; REST APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test full-stack components and APIs.
• Build interfaces using microservices for modernization.
• Translate requirements into technical designs with estimates.
• Leverage cloud platforms (GCP or similar) and standard tools.
• Define, implement, and maintain unit/integration tests.
• Deliver production-ready code in short iterations.
• Collaborate with engineering/QA to optimize the dev pipeline.
• Work with security teams to ensure required controls.

Skills

Full-stack design

Java (Spring Boot)

JavaScript frameworks

Scrum

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD tools (JIRA/Bamboo/Jenkins)

Git/Bitbucket

JSON/YAML/XML

Relational & NoSQL databases

Security controls (Public Trust)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

JIRA

Bamboo or Jenkins

Bitbucket

Confluence

Postman

JBoss/Tomcat

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

VS Code/IntelliJ/Eclipse

Job description

Job Family:

Software Development & Support

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and test full-stack components, including enterprise web service APIs, backend services, and user interfaces that consume REST APIs
• This role involves building internal and external interfaces using Microservices and automation patterns as part of a complete system modernization.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into technical designs and provide accurate estimates
• contribute across the full stack design, development, and testing leveraging a cloud technology platform (GCP or similar) and industry-standard tools, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Define, implement, and maintain unit and integration tests
• Develop high-quality, production-ready code in short, iterative increments
• Work closely with engineering and QA teams to improve and manage the development pipeline
• Partner with security teams to ensure compliance with required security controls

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of Four (4) years of software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree. Additional Four (4) years needed in lieu of degree.
• Expertise in enterprise software design, implementation, and deployment.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Strong programming experience in Java, including Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Experience working in a Scrum-based development environment.
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as JIRA, Bamboo or Jenkins, Bitbucket (Git), and Confluence.
• Proficiency with JSON, YAML, and XML.
• Experience developing distributed, modular system architectures (Microservices, SOA).
• Strong understanding of modern cloud networking concepts and enterprise security best practices, including GCP‑native security controls and SAST/DAST methodologies, or similar cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Cloud development experience.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards.
• Experience using Postman or similar tools to test web services.
• Experience with application servers or containers such as JBoss or Tomcat.
• Extensive experience with continuous integration and deployment tools.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL data stores.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience performing code reviews
• Strong discipline in documenting code
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with varying priorities
• Strong communication skills across diverse formats
• Adherence to Agile development methodologies
• Experience leading small engineering teams, formally or informally
• Experience with IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, or VS Code
• GCP certification or familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML services (GCP Vertex AI, Gemini Code Assist, AWS SageMaker, or Azure ML) and MLOps practices (CI/CD for ML, model monitoring)
• Proficiency in Python for developing, training, and deploying machine learning models

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.