Junior Full Stack Developer

Kforce Inc; Armonk (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Armonk, NY seeks a Junior Full Stack Developer to design and build web and backend components. You will work with React, TypeScript, .NET 8 or Python, and cloud integrations, contributing to dashboards, applets, and instrument communications.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing in a laboratory setting, collaboration with distributed teams, and a focus on quality and documentation, with opportunities to learn AWS services and CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of software development experience; academic projects or internships count.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and code validation.
• Familiarity with React, TypeScript, REST APIs, and debugging.
• Interest in working with diagnostic instruments and lab testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance responsive web features using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
• Build backend services and REST APIs with .NET 8 or Python (FastAPI).
• Contribute to dashboards, monitoring interfaces, alerts, and software update tracking.
• Develop instrument-facing applications (applets) and cloud communication using MQTT/AMQP/REST.
• Write clean, well-documented code following established standards.
• Assist in building deployment packages, Docker apps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Gain hands-on AWS experience (ECS Fargate, S3, SQS, CloudWatch) and perform release validation.
• Test software on physical instruments in a lab; validate changes on hardware.
• Develop automated unit/integration tests and report defects; collaborate with labs and field engineers.

Skills

React

TypeScript

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/BioE

Tools

Docker

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer in Armonk, NY. Key Responsibilities: Full Stack Application Development:

• Develop and enhance responsive web application features using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
• Build and maintain backend services and REST APIs using .NET 8 (C#) or Python (FastAPI)
• Contribute to dashboards, monitoring interfaces, alerts, and software update tracking capabilities
• Participate in developing and maintaining instrument-facing applications (applets)
• Support communication between diagnostic instruments and cloud services using MQTT, AMQP, and REST protocols
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established development standards

Cloud, DevOps & Release Engineering

• Assist in building, testing, and maintaining application deployment packages and software installers
• Work with MSI/NSIS installers, Docker, and automated build processes
• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Gain hands‑on exposure to AWS services, including ECS Fargate, S3, SQS, and CloudWatch
• Assist with application deployment, release validation, and troubleshooting

Software Testing & Laboratory Validation

• Test application and instrument applet enhancements on physical diagnostic instruments in a laboratory environment
• Validate software changes developed by other team members on actual hardware
• Execute documented test cases and perform functional, integration, and end‑to‑end testing
• Identify, reproduce, document, and report software defects
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and field‑service experts to understand instrument functionality and operational workflows
• Maintain accurate, traceable test documentation in alignment with applicable medical software development practices, including IEC 62304

Automated Testing & Quality Engineering

• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end‑to‑end automated test cases

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 0-2 years of software development experience. Academic projects, internships, co-op assignments, and personal projects will be considered
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code, with the ability to review and validate generated code
• Basic working knowledge of React and TypeScript
• Exposure to backend development using .NET/C# or Python
• Familiarity with REST APIs, application development, and software debugging
• Basic understanding of Git, version control, and CI/CD concepts
• Interest in working with physical equipment, diagnostic instruments, and laboratory testing procedures
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with distributed engineering teams
• Willingness to travel to the designated laboratory location on a scheduled basis for hands‑on testing and validation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.