Principal React/Node/AWS Application Developer

$100,000 - $160,000/Yr

Dev Technology - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Kansas City, MO

About the position

The Principal Application Developer is a senior developer role focused on Agile software development for systems that support the client's mission. This position involves end-to-end software development, from requirements gathering to coding and testing, while also addressing issues in existing code. The developer will drive value through the adoption of cloud-native architectures and will be involved in both client-facing implementation and internal innovation efforts. The role requires collaboration with team members and communication of project status, issues, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Perform Agile software development from requirements gathering through coding and testing.
• Research issues in existing code and find solutions.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and communicate status, including issues and risks, to the team.
• Collaborate with team members to reach problem resolution.
• Drive value through the adoption and integration of cloud-native architectures using a serverless-first approach.
• Participate in Dev Technology public engagements and support the company's presence at industry events.
• Provide insight and guidance to the executive team on current and emerging technologies in cloud architectures.
• Support innovation teams and participate in SBIR and Challenge work to demonstrate capabilities to potential clients.
• Provide direct billable support to clients in cloud architect roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Systems or Software Engineering or related IT field preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of directly related professional experience supporting systems in multiple languages and frameworks.
• Experience with React UI or related UI frameworks (Angular).
• Experience with AWS Cloud Tools (AWS Lambda, EventBridge).
• Experience with Node.js.
• Ability to understand complex business processes and their relation to supporting systems.
• Ability to research problems, identify root causes, and recommend and implement solutions.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to meet or exceed client needs and expectations.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.
• Demonstrated passion for solving complex software challenges and collaborating on a team.
• Demonstrated success in R&D functions in cloud architecture design and implementation.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of JavaScript.
• Experience with AWS Lambda.
• Experience with SPA concepts and libraries.
• Experience with agile and DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven, Ansible, Junit).
• Experience in writing SQL and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• ICE cleared preferred.
• USCIS, CBP, or Top Secret clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy.
• Flexible work schedules and telework options.
• Career development opportunities including mentorship programs and technical training.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training opportunities.
• Industry-leading benefits including health plans with dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance.
• 401K matching with immediate vesting and end of year profit sharing.
• Regular team and company social events.
• Community engagement support activities and employer match for donations.