FullStack Software Engieer

JSR Tech Consulting; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

JSR Tech Consulting is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a leading financial services firm's technology team in Newark, NJ. This hybrid role involves working on modern cloud-native applications while contributing to large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have experience with React.js and Node.js, along with AWS and Docker. Responsibilities include designing enterprise applications and collaborating closely with engineers and product owners to deliver business solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience developing modern web applications using React.js.
• Solid backend development experience using Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications.
• Develop and enhance responsive user interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

AWS

Docker

Microservices

Tools

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity with a Leading Financial Services Firm

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week Onsite)

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $65/hr W2

Employment Type: W2 Only (No Corp-to-Corp)

Work Authorization: Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Candidates: Local Candidates Preferred

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting enterprise retirement and financial services platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native applications while contributing to large-scale digital transformation initiatives within one of the world's leading financial institutions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong full-stack development experience across modern frontend frameworks, backend technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices. This position offers exposure to innovative technologies, collaborative Agile teams, and highly visible business initiative.

What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using modern software engineering principles and best practi
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that support critical business functi
• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code while adhering to established development standa
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, technical leads, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver business-focused soluti
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architecture and implementation decisi
• Develop and enhance responsive user interfaces using modern frontend technolog
• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices supporting enterprise applicati
• Write and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated functional te
• tstsTroubleshoot and resolve issues identified through testing, production support, or monitoring activit
• iesContribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement initiati
• vesIdentify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to solve business challen
• gesSupport cloud-based application deployment, monitoring, and operational excelle
• nce

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience developing modern web applications using Reac
• t.jsExperience with React Hooks, state management, component-based architecture, and responsive UI develop
• mentSolid backend development experience using Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js or Ne
• mentExperience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL serv
• icesExperience building and supporting microservices-based architect
• uresHands-on experience with AWS cloud services includ
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• C2S3API Gat
• ewayLa
• mbdaExperience with containerization technologies, including Do
• ckerExperience deploying applications to AWS ECS or EKS environm
• entsExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment proce
• ssesUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, includ
• ing:
• VPC
• sIAMLoad Balan
• cersAuto Sca
• lingExperience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and Mon
• goDBKnowledge of database design, query optimization, and performance tu
• ningExperience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudW
• atch

Additional Technical Experience Preferred

• erredExperience with Java develo
• pmentExperience with Spring
• BootExperience with Python develo
• pmentFamiliarity with enterprise-scale distributed sy
• stemsExperience working in highly regulated environments such as financial services, banking, or insu

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• ibutesStrong analytical and problem-solving abi
• litiesExcellent communication and collaboration
• skillsAbility to work effectively in cross-functional Agile
• teamsStrong attention to detail and commitment to code q
• ualityDemonstrated passion for continuous learning and professional devel
• opmentAbility to balance technical excellence with business obje

Why Consider This Opportunity

• tunity?Contract-to-hire opportunity with a leading financial services organ
• iativesModern technology stack including React, Node.js, AWS, Docker, and Micros
• acticesCollaborative engineering culture focused on learning, growth, and technical exc
• ellenceStrong long-term career potential within a stable and growing organ