API Backend Developer

We are looking for a API Backend Developer. This position will be contributing to the Operations and Maintenance of mission critical work in an agile environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or functions including software development on complex applications to large scale production environments
• Ability to interact at all levels of management internally, and with customers and suppliers
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent follow-through
• Takes initiative and doesn’t need constant instruction
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time amongst clients
• Flexibility and ability to bounce between projects quickly
• Must be proficient in coding languages and technologies, e.g., NodeJS, TypeScript and JS
• Experience programming with serverless compute technologies, e.g., AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, Cloud Formation, S3, SNS, SQS
• Proficient in Elastic Search
• Must be proficient in Mocha/Chai Unit and integration testing
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum fundamentals
• A strong desire to understand complex systems and how to troubleshoot and make them highly available
• A collaborative spirit and you enjoy working with a team to build things in an Agile fashion
• A desire to continually improve and you value giving and receiving constant and constructive feedback
• Experience with CI/CD products is a plus
• Previous federal government project experience a huge plus*

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, project managers, quality assurance teams, and other developers regarding progress on long-term technology roadmap
• Create and maintain workflows with teams to provide visibility and to ensure workload balance for consistent visual designs
• Develop and oversee testing schedules in client server environment, addressing various browsers and devices to ensure that content is displayed as intended
• Produce quality code, raising the bar for team performance and speed
• Recommend systems solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchased alternatives

Additional Information:

• In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
• All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.
• Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting.

Other Information:

• The salary for this position is $80,000 - 120,000 annually
•  This role offers a flexible work arrangement, primarily remote with the understanding that occasional on-site presence may be required to support client needs. 
• For information on SFI's benefits please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
• This is a full-time W2 position.
• Please no agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-corp.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.