Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

This is an onsite role based in Durham, North Carolina.

Our client seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to prototype and deliver tools that accelerate the software development lifecycle, including solutions leveraging generative AI. You will build and evaluate code analysis capabilities using Python, TypeScript with Node.js and Angular, graph databases, and SQL while operating within modern Agile and cloud environments.

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join an innovation and R&D team within the financial services industry . This team is focused on exploring how emerging technologies—particularly Generative AI —can accelerate and modernize the software development lifecycle.

In this role, you’ll help design and build prototype tools that analyze existing codebases, uncover opportunities for modernization, and enable faster, smarter software delivery. A major focus of the work is a Python-based code analysis tool that leverages generative AI to understand current systems (including legacy technologies like COBOL) and support enhancement and modernization efforts—even for non-technical stakeholders.

The role contributes to proofs of concept and production-ready utilities that improve development, testing, and delivery outcomes for engineering teams. This is a one-year contract based in Durham, North Carolina.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. 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 $65.00/hr. w2

• Design, build, and enhance Python-based applications for code analysis and software lifecycle acceleration
• Develop full stack solutions using TypeScript, Node.js, and Angular
• Work with SQL-based relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and non-technical partners in a fast-paced innovation environment
• Build proofs of concept and prototypes that demonstrate the practical impact of new tools and technologies
• Participate in Agile development practices and CI/CD workflows
• Contribute to tooling that leverages Generative AI to understand existing applications and enable new feature development

• Approximately 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software composition.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, software design)
• Comfort working across multiple languages, frameworks, and evolving technical priorities
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in TypeScript with Node.js and Angular.
• Experience with graph databases and Cypher, such as Neo4j.
• Practical experience with SQL across Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Experience with Agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern cloud platforms.
• Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm (preferred).
• Java (preferred).

Nice to Have

• Experience or strong interest in AI/LLM technologies , including RAG-style solutions
• Familiarity with COBOL or mainframe systems , especially from a modernization or analysis perspective
• Exposure to Neo4j or graph databases and Cypher
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm
• Java experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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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.

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