Senior Full Stack Developer

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to design, build, test, and deploy cloud-native software on AWS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions and prototypes that demonstrate architectural options.

Applicants must be a US citizen or hold a Green Card and obtain/maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 6+ years in full-stack development, is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of full-stack development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of cloud applications development on AWS.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for frontend/backend services.
• Experience with Django, Flask, FastAPI, Falcon, or SQLAlchemy as alternatives.
• Experience with Vue.js; alternatives include React, Svelte, or Angular (v1.6+).
• Strong collaboration, mentorship, and agile/SAFe experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modernize cloud-native software products on AWS.
• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable and secure distributed systems.
• Collaborate with UX designers, platform engineers, product owners, and business analysts.
• Prototype solutions to validate architecture and communicate trade-offs.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

JavaScript

Cloud services (AWS)

Django

Vue.js / React / Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Vue.js

React

Angular

Job description

Job Family:Software Development & SupportTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Full-Stack Developer will work closely with clients, digital leaders, solutions architects, and technical/ functional leads across Guidehouse digital teams and market segments to support client projects and provide solutions for growth efforts and capabilities build-out.Serve as a key member of the modernization team to support technical challenges/demos, building innovative solution prototypes using cloud architectures and software technologies.Solutions architecture and hands-on engineering/full-stack development of scalable and secure distributed systems using modern software technologies and programming, Cloud Native and microservices architecture, containerization, and API-First design patterns.Work collaboratively with user experience designers, platform engineers, product owners, solution architects, and business analysts, the Cloud Applications Full Stack Developer will design, build, test, and deploy high-value, operationally resilient software products on the AWS cloud platform that satisfy functional and non-functional requirements.What You Will Need:Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holderMust 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.Bachelor's degree is required, or Additional 4 years experience in lieu of Degree.Minimum of SIX (6) years of prior relevant experience in full-stack application developmentMinimum of THREE (3) years of experience with cloud applications development to build /modernize applications and datasets on the AWS cloudExperience and proficiency in implementing frontend and backend services for cloud-native software products and solutions such as Python, JavaScript, Django and Vue.JS.The must-have skills include proficiency in Python and JavaScript.For Django experience, candidates can alternatively have experience with Flask, FastAPI, Falcon, or SQLAlchemy.Similarly, for Vue.JS experience, alternatives include React, Svelte, or Angular (version 1.6 or higher).Proven ability to work autonomously and collaborate, mentor, help, and support other team members, as needed, to solve complex technical problems.Proven ability to develop software products and solution prototypes and use prototypes to validate technical solution strategies and communicate and explain the pros and cons of complex design alternatives.An in-depth understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile practices and principles, with experience. Must be an experienced Agile practitioner with proven ability to plan and implement software products with agility.What Would Be Nice To Have:Certification: AWS Certified Developer – Amazon Web ServicesFlask, Docker, EKS/Kubernetes, AWS Step Functions, Event Bridge, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, Elasticsearch, Caching frameworks, Redis, Memcached, the Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for Postgres, and/or the MongoDB NoSQL database service.Certification: AWS Certification Solutions Architect - Amazon Web ServicesSolution architecture support for technical volumes of proposals and white papers for RFPs/RFIs and thought leadership initiatives.Familiarity with the AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) and proven design patterns, like Model-View-Controller, is required, as is the ability to design and build cloud-based software products that conform to the AWS Well-Architected Framework design principles.Proficiency in delivering cloud-based software products using contemporary CI/CD pipeline tooling and the ability to continuously collaborate with development, operations, and security (DevSecOps) team members to deliver secure and operationally resilient software products and solutions.This is a hands-on cloud software developer/engineering position and requires the ability to proficiently and predictably build and deploy custom applications in the AWS cloud.Proven ability to design, build, test, and deploy software products and solutions on the AWS cloud platform.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to handle customer requirements and engineer solutions.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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental 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 bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.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.