Job Description

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Candidates MUST be local to the Ashburn, VA area, as the role is onsite 4-days a week. No C2C, OPT, or Visa consideration. NO vendor support needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Angular front-end development and Java-based backend services. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable applications, setting architectural patterns and best practices for the team. This role combines hands-on development with strategic input on application design, system architecture, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop user-facing features using Angular and other front-end frameworks to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and project managers to ensure cohesive integration of front-end and back-end components.
• Translate business requirements into scalable system designs, database schemas, and robust development solutions.
• Analyze existing applications to identify performance improvements and implement optimizations.
• Lead code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide technical strategy and process improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills:

Front-End:

• Angular (expert level)
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• HTML, CSS
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs

Back-End:

• Java 8+
• Spring Framework (Boot, Security)
• Hibernate / JPA
• Relational databases and SQL
• Basic understanding of OAuth or other authentication protocols

Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide architectural guidance and strategic input on application development.
• Drive adoption of best practices and patterns across the engineering team.
• Contribute to long-term planning, system design discussions, and technical roadmap decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degrees a plus.
• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development with a focus on Angular and Java microservices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic design contributions.
• Experience mentoring and guiding other engineers.

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