Full stack software engineer

Title: Full stack software engineer

Duration: 09 Months

Location: Chicago, IL or Tempe, AZ or other NT locations where a candidate could go into a local NT office

Project Overview / Contractor's Role:

Full Stack Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to design, develop, test, and support modern, scalable applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. This role will work closely with product owners, architects, DevOps engineers, UX designers, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, resilient, cloud-native solutions that enhance business capabilities.

The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, experience building enterprise-grade applications, and a passion for automation, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.

Experience Level: 3 - Senior

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

* 5+ years of professional software development experience.

* Experience developing enterprise-scale applications.

* Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.

* Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.

Technical Skills

Front-End

* React, Angular, or Vue.js

* TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+)

* HTML5 and CSS3

* Responsive web design

* Redux, Context API, or similar state management

* Bootstrap, Material UI, or Tailwind CSS

Back-End

* Java (Spring Boot), .NET Core, Node.js, or Python

* REST APIs

* GraphQL

* Microservices architecture

* API Gateway integration

Databases

* SQL Server

* PostgreSQL

* Oracle

* MongoDB

* Redis

Cloud & DevOps

* AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

* Docker

* Kubernetes

* GitHub/GitLab

* Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps

* Terraform (preferred)

Development Practices

* Git source control

* CI/CD

* Test automation

* Secure coding

* Performance tuning

* Logging and monitoring

* Observability best practices

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with cloud-native application development.

* Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).

* Experience with OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML.

* Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes.

* Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code.

* Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.

* Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus.

Soft Skills

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

* Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

* Passion for continuous learning and innovation.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

* Full Stack Engineering

* Software Architecture

* API Development

* Cloud Computing

* DevSecOps

* Microservices

* CI/CD Automation

* Secure Application Development

* Performance Optimization

* Agile Delivery

* Technical Leadership

* System Integration

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise web applications.

* Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.

* Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.

* Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.

* Develop secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

* Participate in system architecture and technical design discussions.

* Integrate applications with internal and third-party services.

* Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.

* Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.

* Optimize application performance, scalability, and availability.

* Write automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

* Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.

* Mentor junior developers and conduct peer code reviews.

* Maintain technical documentation and coding standards.