Full Stack Developer (Newark)

Full Stack Software Engineer (React / Node.js)

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity with a Major Investment Firm

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

Duration: 12+ Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Pay Rate: Up to $70/hour W2 (Based on Experience)

Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C)

Candidates: Local Candidates Only

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on React and Node.js development to join a growing technology team supporting enterprise applications within a leading financial services organization.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building modern, scalable web applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. You'll work on innovative digital initiatives that directly support business growth while leveraging modern cloud technologies and development best practices.

What You'll Do

• Build scalable, high-quality applications using modern development standards and architectural best practices
• Develop responsive front-end applications using React.js
• Design and build backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and fellow Engineers to deliver business-critical solutions
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to application architecture
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing solutions
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adopt emerging technologies
• Work within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with React.js , including Hooks, state management, and component-based architecture
• Solid backend development experience using Node.js (Express and/or NestJS)
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• Experience building applications using microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, API Gateway, and Lambda
• Experience deploying containerized applications using Docker and AWS ECS or EKS
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
• Understanding of AWS infrastructure concepts including VPC, IAM, Load Balancers, and Auto Scaling
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within enterprise-scale application environments
• Knowledge of React best practices for building responsive, scalable user interfaces
• Exposure to cloud-native application development
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Financial services experience is a plus

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can work with modern technologies, build enterprise applications, and grow your career within a leading investment firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated resume.