Full Stack Developer (SENIOR)

Contract-to-hire. Open to remote, local to Washington D.C. is preferred

Must be a US Citizen
ONLY LOOKING FOR VERY SENIOR CANDIDATES – 12 PLUS YEARS

Front-end Angular, Back-end Java and Node.js. Docker, Postgres database

• Have battle-tested experience scaling applications through orders of magnitude growth, and love sharing war stories about the challenges conquered along the way
• Actively contribute to the tech community through open-source projects, blog posts, or speaking engagements
• Have navigated the complexities of multi-cloud architectures and can articulate the strategic advantages and tradeoffs
• Take pride in transforming complex systems into elegant solutions, whether it’s through revolutionary architectural improvements or methodical optimization
• Find joy in sharing knowledge and elevating the technical capabilities of those around them

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Own the technical architecture, development, and maintenance of our cloud-native SaaS platform
• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python
• Contribute to frontend development (Angular experience is a plus)
• Drive technical decision-making around architecture, tooling, and infrastructure
• Establish and maintain development standards, best practices, and documentation
• Own the full software lifecycle from development through deployment and production support
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record as the primary technical owner of a production SaaS application
• Strong expertise in Python and related frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Flask)
• Experience building and maintaining applications on AWS, with multi-cloud exposure being a plus
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production support processes
• Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and scaling strategies
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies (Angular experience is beneficial but not required)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Deep understanding of messaging-based architectures and asynchronous communication patterns (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for product quality and reliability
• Proven ability to make sound architectural decisions and defend technical choices
• Excellence in debugging and problem-solving complex production issues
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and passion for software development
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor other developers
• Self-directed with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects forward
• Track record of continuous learning and staying current with technology trends

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.