Full Stack Developer

Overview

The Work:

The Full Stack Developer will excel in driving rapidly in an AI-assisted environment. This role will utilize AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, Amazon Q Developer) to enhance productivity and accelerate delivery timelines while ensuring strict human oversight to validate, secure, and maintain complex enterprise-level codebases.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Code Development: Write, review, refactor, and optimize Java (Spring Boot) back-end code and Angular 21 front-end code.
• AI-Assisted Development: Use AI development tools to generate boilerplate code, write unit tests, and execute application modernization tasks.
• Code Validation: Ensure AI-generated code aligns with security standards, AWS cloud architecture, and PostgreSQL database protocols.
• Human Optimization: Manually debug, review, and refine AI-generated outputs to prevent integration issues and ensure high-quality abstractions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver enterprise-grade solutions adhering to rigid quality standards.
• Design AI Models: Participate in designing, developing, and testing AI systems that support innovative development workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications - Here's What You Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally with enterprise-grade application development using the mentioned technology stack.
• At least 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in the following technologies and frameworks:
  • Java/Spring Boot: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience.
  • Angular (Version 17 or higher): Minimum 5 years of proven experience.
  • PostgreSQL database systems: Minimum 5 years of practical experience.
  • AWS cloud environments and related architecture.
  • AI Development: Demonstrated 2+ years of experience working in AI-assisted workflows and using related tools or systems.
• Experience in designing and writing AI models with robust debugging and architectural skills to optimize AI contributions.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies for application portability.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Practical experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and processes to enable automated testing and deployment.
• Agile Development: Expertise in supporting Agile development environments (e.g., Scrum frameworks).
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and provide innovative solutions.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.