FullStack Software Engieer

Full Stack Software Engineer

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity with a Leading Financial Services Firm

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week Onsite)

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $65/hr W2

Employment Type: W2 Only (No Corp-to-Corp)

Work Authorization: Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Candidates: Local Candidates Preferred

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting enterprise retirement and financial services platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native applications while contributing to large-scale digital transformation initiatives within one of the world's leading financial institutions

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The ideal candidate will bring strong full-stack development experience across modern frontend frameworks, backend technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices. This position offers exposure to innovative technologies, collaborative Agile teams, and highly visible business initiative

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What You Can Expect on a Typical

• DayDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using modern software engineering principles and best practi
• cesBuild scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that support critical business functi
• onsDevelop high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code while adhering to established development standa
• rdsCollaborate closely with product owners, architects, technical leads, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver business-focused soluti
• onsParticipate in technical design discussions and contribute to architecture and implementation decisi
• onsDevelop and enhance responsive user interfaces using modern frontend technolog
• iesBuild and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices supporting enterprise applicati
• onsWrite and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated functional te
• stsTroubleshoot and resolve issues identified through testing, production support, or monitoring activit
• iesContribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement initiati
• vesIdentify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to solve business challen
• gesSupport cloud-based application deployment, monitoring, and operational excelle

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Required Qualificat

• ionsStrong hands-on experience developing modern web applications using Reac
• t.jsExperience with React Hooks, state management, component-based architecture, and responsive UI develop
• mentSolid backend development experience using Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js or Ne
• stJSStrong proficiency with JavaScript and TypeScript across frontend and backend develop
• mentExperience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL serv
• icesExperience building and supporting microservices-based architect
• uresHands-on experience with AWS cloud services includ
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• C2S3API Gat
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• mbdaExperience with containerization technologies, including Do
• ckerExperience deploying applications to AWS ECS or EKS environm
• entsExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment proce
• ssesUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, includ
• ing:
• VPC
• sIAMLoad Balan
• cersAuto Sca
• lingExperience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and Mon
• goDBKnowledge of database design, query optimization, and performance tu
• ningExperience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudW

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Additional Technical Experience Pref

• erredExperience with Java develo
• pmentExperience with Spring
• BootExperience with Python develo
• pmentFamiliarity with enterprise-scale distributed sy
• stemsExperience working in highly regulated environments such as financial services, banking, or insu

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Soft Skills & Professional Attr

• ibutesStrong analytical and problem-solving abi
• litiesExcellent communication and collaboration
• skillsAbility to work effectively in cross-functional Agile
• teamsStrong attention to detail and commitment to code q
• ualityDemonstrated passion for continuous learning and professional devel
• opmentAbility to balance technical excellence with business obje

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Why Consider This Oppor

• tunity?Contract-to-hire opportunity with a leading financial services organ
• izationWork on enterprise-scale digital transformation init
• iativesModern technology stack including React, Node.js, AWS, Docker, and Micros
• ervicesExposure to innovative cloud-native development pr
• acticesCollaborative engineering culture focused on learning, growth, and technical exc
• ellenceStrong long-term career potential within a stable and growing organ

ization