Full stack engineer

Position title: full stack engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Onsite: 3 days a week
Interview process: video interview to face to face (must face to face)
Contract: 6 months to perm (they want to convert this person)



Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Cloud Developer with a strong backend focus to build scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS. This role is approximately 80% backend and 20% frontend, centered around Java microservices, event-driven architecture, and modern TypeScript-based services.
You will play a key role in developing a plan builder platform that leverages AI to extract, generate, and compare healthcare plans from PDF documents. This includes working with emerging LLM-powered capabilities to drive intelligent data processing and user experiences.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys backend engineering at scale, with exposure to frontend development and cutting-edge AI integrations. Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and/or TypeScript (Node.js)
• Build responsive, scalable frontend applications using React and Redux
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
• Develop and manage serverless applications using AWS Lambda
• Implement infrastructure-as- code using AWS CDK
• Build and maintain messaging systems using Kafka, SNS, and SQS
• Design and optimize databases using DynamoDB and relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL)
• Orchestrate workflows using AWS Step Functions
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data-intensive applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance of applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed systems
• Hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) in production or POCs

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in:
  • Java (Spring Boot)
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
• Some experience with React and Redux
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design
• Hands-on experience with AWS services:
  • Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, Step Functions
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL)
  • NoSQL databases (DynamoDB)
• Experience with AWS CDK or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• LLM expereince

Desired Skills

• Experience with microservices and serverless architecture patterns
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience building scalable distributed systems
• Knowledge of frontend performance optimization
• Experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in full-stack or backend development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience