Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision coverage

PTO 20+ days

401(k) retirement plan

FSA/HSA and commuter benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Talanto seeks a Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack to lead cross-functional teams in building robust, scalable digital solutions. You will drive architectural decisions, design APIs, and shape the technical vision across front-end and back-end systems.

The role emphasizes leadership, modern tech stacks (React/TypeScript), cloud services, and AI-enabled workflows, with a strong focus on performance and security. Remote work options are available for this US-based team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong experience with React and TypeScript
• Designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Experience with cloud platforms and AI/ML integrations

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategy for development initiatives
• Lead full-stack software design from front-end to back-end
• Design RESTful APIs/GraphQL endpoints and AI-enabled features
• Mentor engineers and participate in technical interviews
• Drive architecture decisions and continuous process improvements

Skills

React

TypeScript

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Terraform

OpenAI APIs

Job description

Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack

10,833 – 16,666 $

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ers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we've been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology that’s just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.

About this position

Senior Software Developers at play a crucial role in creating robust and efficient digital solutions. They combine extensive knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to guide projects from conception to implementation. Our engineering team makes key technical decisions, communicates clearly with all stakeholders, and leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. They ensure our products meet client needs, align with business goals, and maintain high standards of performance and scalability.

What we would like from you

• Technical Leadership and Strategy
• Collaborate with management, product, and design teams to shape development vision and strategy, including the adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows
• Contribute to the implementation of the program's development strategy with a focus on modern architectures (React, , , TypeScript)
• Maintain a high-level understanding of adjacent technical areas including cloud-native services, AI/ML integrations, and API ecosystems for effective system integration
• Software Development and Problem-Solving
• Demonstrate expertise, accountability, and ownership of contributions across the full stack, from responsive front-end interfaces to scalable back-end services
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and emerging AI-assisted features such as LLM-powered workflows, intelligent document processing, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Diagnose and effectively resolve issues with owned systems, using incidents to inform educational opportunities and system improvements
• Make critical decisions to keep projects on track and aligned with evolving client needs, including evaluating when and how to leverage AI/ML capabilities responsibly
• Team Development and Mentoring
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in technical interviews with new candidates
• Foster a culture of continuous learning around emerging technologies including generative AI, prompt engineering, and agentic architectures
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Effectively communicate technical issues and developments with team members and clients, translating complex AI and engineering concepts into clear, actionable language
• Present design documents, system diagrams, and technical proposals to clients, stakeholders, partners, and other engineers
• Serve as the discipline's primary technical lead when working with stakeholders
• Process Improvement and Innovation
• Drive improvements in software engineering processes and practices, including adoption of AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, automated testing)
• Propose and evaluate multiple approaches to technical and process problems, leveraging data-driven insights where possible
• May lead small, less critical, or temporary team structures and projects
• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong experience with React (or ) for building modern, responsive front-end applications
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD workflows
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Prior government contracting experience
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands‑on experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI) into production applications
• Familiarity with AI-related patterns such as retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, or agentic workflows
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) in government contexts
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Requirement

• Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
• Must work from the United States
• Work from anywhere.
• The chance to work on high‑visibility projects and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary range ($130,000 - $200,000+) based on role requirements and your experience and impact.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Up to 20+ days of PTO annually.

401(k) retirement savings plan.

FSA/HSA and commuter benefit options.

Professional development opportunities, certifications, and continuous learning support.

Company‑provided technology and access to productivity and AI tools.

Additional bonus based on performance.

Get to know us

• We are a small, creative and highly technical team.
• Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.
• We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.
• We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.
• We do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.

What you should expect from us

• We will treat you fairly.
• We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.
• We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.
• We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.
• We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.

What to Expect in Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process typically consists of 3 interview stages, after an initial screening. For engineering roles, the process may include additional technical assessments depending on the position's requirements. We aim to make the process straightforward and respectful of your time.

We participate in E‑Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, all roles at are required to work from the contiguous United States.

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