Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Development

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -082026-108389

Date Posted: 08/24/2026

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Description:

Hybrid 4 days onsite in Pittsburgh, PA

Our client seeks a Full Stack Engineer to modernize and support a portfolio of Java-based applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership across requirements, development, testing, deployment, and support. The engineer will code across backend services in Java and frontend in Angular, work with SQL and Oracle databases, and apply AI-assisted development practices. The position includes maintaining and replacing legacy applications with a newer Java stack, partnering with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and managing stakeholder expectations. The engineer will support multiple applications, handle production issues during U.S. hours, and participate in weekend deployments that may occur Friday evenings.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Own full-stack delivery across requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-release support.

• Develop backend services in Java and front-end features in Angular.

• Design and optimize SQL queries and data models for Oracle and related SQL databases.

• Apply AI-assisted development to improve code quality, velocity, and testing.

• Improve application resiliency, manage vulnerabilities, and address end-of-life software.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate release processes with rollback strategies.

• Maintain and modernize applications, reduce technical debt, and improve coverage.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements, and support user testing.

• Mentor junior engineers and perform code reviews.

• Support production during U.S. hours while coordinating with the India-based team.

• Participate in deployments typically on weekends and Friday evenings.

Experience Requirements:

• 8 to 10+ years of software engineering experience, with preference for 10+ years.

• Strong Java backend and Angular frontend experience.

• Proficiency with SQL and Oracle.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Exposure to application resiliency, vulnerability management, and support.

• Experience owning deliverables independently in large enterprise environments.

• Ability to manage multiple applications and streams of work.

• AI-assisted development experience in day-to-day engineering.

• Nice to have: Snowflake, cloud deployment experience, AML, data platforms or data lake, Kafka.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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