Full Stack Application Developer

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Full Stack Application Developer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! The Full Stack Application Developer will support our agile software development practice, supporting an environmentally focused Federal Government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect the natural resources of our planet. As part of this contract, we will be supporting the agency's efforts to develop and maintain information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data.

Our team will work closely with the agency to ensure that the information systems are secure, compliant with accessibility standards, and support the agency's business processes.

The Full Stack Application Developer will be a member of a software development team and ensure the successful delivery of software applications. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to work closely with business analysts, scrum masters and other stakeholders, and have a passion for delivering high-quality software products.

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years
, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence.

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

Required Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Full Stack Software Developer.
• Cloud Technology: Experience with cloud services, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS), to manage scalable and secure applications.
• Front-end Technologies: Proven experience in developing and maintaining web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Strong knowledge of Type Script and Node.js
• Database Management: Strong experience with databases, particularly PostgreSQL, focusing on database design, optimization, and management.
• Event Driven Architecture: Experience with implementing an event-driven architecture;
  Specific experience using RabbitMQ is highly desirable.
• Communication and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent abilities to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Software Development Methodologies: Solid understanding and practical experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for Quality: A strong commitment to developing high-quality software products.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the software development team in all phases of the Agile software development life cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure the successful delivery of software applications
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Ensure that software development methodologies and best practices are followed and that code is maintainable, scalable, and testable
• Participate in the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and release notes
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in software development and provide recommendations for new tools and techniques that can improve the development process
• Have an understanding of UX and UI design principles

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