Full Stack Developer

Spectraforce Technologies; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a seasoned Full Stack Developer in Newark, NJ. You will build enterprise-grade applications using Java and JavaScript ecosystems, collaborating with product owners and leads to design robust solutions that deliver business impact.

The role requires agile experience, TDD, and a proactive, collaborative problem-solver who can coach others and stay current with emerging technologies. Hybrid work model in the Newark area is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience building enterprise‑grade applications using modern Java and JavaScript ecosystems.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test‑Driven Development (TDD).
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge independently by taking on challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build applications ensuring that the code follows the latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments.
• Develop high-quality, well-documented, and efficient code adhering to all applicable standards.
• Collaborate with product owners to understand needs and define feature stories, work with tech leads to define technical design, and coordinate with other team members to deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact.
• Write unit, integration tests, and functional automation; research problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, and develop solutions to address those problems.
• Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members, and embed learning and innovation in day-to-day work.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

React

Springboot

Microservices

TDD

Agile

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Subversion

Maven

Job description

Position: Full Stack Developer

Location: Newark, NJ - Hybrid
Duration: 12 months RTH

Job Description

• Build applications ensuring that the code follows the latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments.
• Develop high-quality, well-documented, and efficient code adhering to all applicable standards.
• Collaborate with product owners to understand needs and define feature stories, work with tech leads to define technical design, and coordinate with other team members to deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact.
• Write unit, integration tests, and functional automation; research problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, and develop solutions to address those problems.
• Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members, and embed learning and innovation in day-to-day work.
• Work on complex problems where analysis requires evaluation of intangible variables.
• Use programming languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React and Springboot.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience building enterprise‑grade applications using modern Java and JavaScript ecosystems.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test‑Driven Development (TDD).
• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes needed for making sound decisions within the company’s context.
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge independently by taking on challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Advanced Experience and/or Expertise

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#; distributed systems, object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and design methodology.
• Java services using Spring, Maven, Microservices, multi‑threading, concurrency, and parallel processing.
• Frameworks: React, Springboot, Flask, Django, Node.js (runtime).
• Data Store: NoSQL or relational data structures – PL/SQ, DB2, Oracle, Postgres, RedShift.
• Data Streaming: SQS, Kinesis, AWS MSK, Event Bridge.
• APIs: Consumption & development; implementing SOA patterns; web service technologies such as APIs, REST, JSON, SOAP, XML, JDBC, MySQL.
• API Management & Integration: Kong, Apigee.
• Unit, interface, and end‑user testing concepts and tooling (functional & non‑functional).
• Automated testing.
• Accessibility awareness.
• Software security skills, including secure coding, web application security, and DevSecOps; knowledge of authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signatures, JWT, SSL, web service proxies, firewall, SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0.
• DevOps Tools & Practices: GitHub, Bitbucket, or Subversion branching techniques; Jenkins.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Monitoring and logging techniques.
• AWS Core Services across compute, storage, DB, IAM, and analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong UI expertise in building modern applications using React and the JavaScript ecosystem.
• Strong experience with Domain‑Driven Development (DDD).
• AWS cloud‑native solution development.
• Architecture patterns.
• Design and critical thinking.
• Financial/Insurance industry experience is a must.
• Experience with agentic frameworks and AI‑driven development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot).