Full Stack Developer (188)

We are looking for a Full-stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a full-stack developer, you should be comfortable with back-end and front-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries.

Your focus will be on backend development with some frontend development as well. You should also be a team player with a knack for application development and data processing.

If you're also experienced with Health IT, Federal government systems, and working in a matrixed environment, we'd like to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Full-stack development using Java stack
• Write and maintain clear, secure, extensible, and scalable code within the Java stack
• Collaborate with and across software development teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack tools and technologies
• Work with product owners to understand desired initiatives and implement application capabilities
• Maintain knowledge of market trends and development in web application development framework and related, emerging technologies to provide, recommend, and deliver best practice solutions
• Working knowledge of AWS platform and services
• Work with development teams and product managers to design software solutions
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs - Extend and integrate with front-end applications
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Write technical documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a full stack developer in a similar role
• Eight (8) years of Java experience - required
• Ten (10+)years of experience in software development
• Three (3+) years of JavaScript / React experience
• Working knowledge of cloud concepts - AWS experience or other Cloud technology experience
• One (1) year of hands-on experience with JIRA, a sprint planning/development and project management tracking tool
• Knowledge of JMS, JSF, and Spring framework
• Experience working with a Version Control system (preferably Git) - basic familiarity with CI/CD integration - using branching/merge approaches
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, Json)
• Knowledge of back-end languages (e.g., Java) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., any one of Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., Oracle, Postgres, MySQL), and web servers (e.g., Apache)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Degree in an IT/Data-related field

General:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience on systems with complex requirements
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile, SAFe knowledge a plus

THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDENCY IN MARYLAND OR NORTHERN VIRGINIA and is PARTIAL REMOTE 2 DAYS A WEEK. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A FULL REMOTE SCHEDULE.

Only individuals with permanent work authorization should apply. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Fully-vaccinated status for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment. Hiring candidates with a permanent residence within commuting distance to Columbia, MD.

ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.

Innovation. It's What Defines Us.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase their productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people that achieve results, understand the importance of being a productive and supportive team member, and put the customer's satisfaction first. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people that are interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

Will you join us to share in the success?

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-sponsored Wellness Program

WELL-BEING PROGRAM

• Our Well-being programs offer a variety of benefits that support our employee's physical, financial and lifestyle wellness. Enjoy walks around a beautiful lake, work out in our on-site gym, grab a healthy snack, enjoy bagel Fridays and lunches, attend yoga, benefit from a hybrid flex schedule, join a Fitbit group or sports team, or get some great financial advice - just to name a few of the well-being program benefits.

PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

PAID LEAVE

• Competitive paid-time-off programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid Maternity leave for mothers recovering from the birth of a child

RETIREMENT

• 401K plan with 5% employer contribution (employee contributions are not required to receive 5% employer contribution)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Employees are reimbursed for professional development activities including classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, professional licenses required for a position

PET INSURANCE

• Choose from two options to help keep your pets happy and healthy

$100 EMPLOYEE TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE

• Employees receive a $100/month Technology Allowance to use towards personal mobile phone and Internet plans