Junior Full Stack Developer

Role overview

The Junior Full Stack Developer designs, develops, and maintains cloud-based web applications across front-end, back-end, and database layers. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, user-focused solutions while progressively taking ownership of features and components.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain application features across front-end, back-end, and database layers
• Contribute to the full SDLC: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support
• Learn system architecture, development patterns, and best practices from senior engineers; increase ownership over time
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for application and system integrations
• Build and maintain frontend components using modern frameworks (e.g., Angular, TypeScript) with usability and accessibility in mind
• Implement data access logic using relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Aurora)
• Deploy and support applications in AWS using established patterns and best practices
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., AWS CDK) and system configurations
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application and integration issues across dev and production
• Work in a remote team environment and help improve code quality, performance, and development processes
• Follow CMS security, privacy, and DevSecOps standards, including secure coding practices and required documentation

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.; must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years; able to obtain a federal client badge and pass a Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or professional experience)
• Experience with Python and SQL-based relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Experience developing web applications across front-end and back-end components
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern application architecture
• Exposure to cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Experience in team-based or Agile development environments
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred skills

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular, TypeScript)
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g., S3, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch)
• CI/CD experience (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK)

Location / travel

• Windsor Mill, MD area with occasional mandatory travel to the office for onsite work (from one day to several consecutive days based on operational needs).