Senior Full Stack Developer

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Senior Full Stack DeveloperLocation: Milford, CT Position OverviewWe are seeking a versatile Senior Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at Total Mortgage. This role requires a self-motivated professional who can work independently to design, develop, and implement comprehensive software solutions while collaborating directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver exceptional results. This is a high-collaboration, on-site role that requires excellent interpersonal skills when working alongside our technical peers. Key Responsibilities Development & ArchitectureDesign and develop full-stack web applications using modern technologies and best practicesBuild scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across front-end and back-end systemsImplement cloud-based solutions using AWS services and infrastructureDevelop and maintain APIs, microservices, and database integrationsEnsure code quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation Requirements Gathering & DesignCollaborate directly with business users and stakeholders to understand project requirementsTranslate business needs into technical specifications and solutionsCreate wireframes, mockups, and system architecture diagramsLead technical discovery sessions and requirements workshopsProvide technical guidance and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders Project Management & LeadershipTake ownership of projects from conception through deploymentWork independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlinesPrioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyCommunicate project status and technical decisions to management and stakeholders Required Technical Skills Core TechnologiesAWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and other core servicesNode.js: Server-side JavaScript development, Express.js, npm ecosystemPHP: Object-oriented programming, frameworks (Laravel/Symfony preferred)Python: Application development, scripting, and automation Additional RequirementsStrong understanding of RESTful API design and implementationExperience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databasesProficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, modern frameworks)Version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelinesUnderstanding of security best practices and compliance requirements