Full-Stack Developer
CDM Smith - Philadelphia, PA
Employment Type : Full-Time
CDM Smith is seeking a full-stack developer to join our growing Digital Solutions team. In this role, you will work on an agile development team and collaborate with domain experts to define and build software solutions, design the underlying architecture, build the front-end application, develop effective databases and applications, write efficient APIs, test software, and create user, security, and data protection. Tasks include:
- Develop applications independently.
- Produce application code, and may lead a small team.
- Perform end-user interviews to determine application requirements. Document end-user business processes or develops use cases related to the application. Develop functional specifications for moderately complex to complex applications. Develop documentation for applications, and/or trains the firm’s staff or clients to use moderately complex applications, as required.
- Modify database tables, fields, etc., and makes database design decisions of moderate to high complexity.
- Test hardware and/or software and/or develop testing algorithms for use by others.
- Build moderately complex to complex deployment packages, use issue tracking software, use source code control, and perform other supporting activities related to application development projects.
- Oversee the work of interns and/or junior staff. Take on production center responsibility with senior oversight, as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
- 5 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required but is not anticipated. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Skills and Abilities
- Good problem solving and research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates the use of core computer science topics, such as: Object and/or Function Oriented Design; advanced data structures and algorithms; relational database design; and W3C standards.
- Familiarity with common software development technology stacks
- Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, JavaScript)
- Knowledge of back-end languages (e.g. Python, C#) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Node.js)
- Familiarity with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Nginx), cloud platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), and UI/UX design.
- Familiarity with design patterns, application modeling (particularly using UML), QA practices and tools (NUnit, JUnit), automated configuration management, and GIS concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing applications independently or leading a small team of 1-2 more junior staff.
- Experience with Kubernetes cluster environments, their setup, and administration activities.
Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular Amount of Travel Required
5% EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Business Unit
COR Group
COR CDM Smith Employment Type
Regular Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position