Senior Level Full-Stack Developer

Axle•Rockville, MD

17d

About The Position

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We are seeking an experienced and motivated senior level Full-Stack Developer to join our dynamic team in building custom Identity Management software, primarily using Node.js and Angular. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge identity solution while working collaboratively with a skilled team of developers. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in Node.js and Angular development, with a strong focus on application security and identity management. A key aspect of this role involves leveraging AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and support the growth of less experienced team members through active mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Node.js and Angular development.
Familiarity with identity management concepts and principles.
Strong understanding of application security and best practices.
Proficiency in RESTful API design and development.
Experience with databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML).
Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar, including the ability to critically evaluate and refine AI-generated code.
Experience using AI tools for automated test generation, code review assistance, or documentation.
Demonstrated experience mentoring less senior developers, including coaching on modern tooling and development workflows.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and product managers to build and maintain the Identity Management system.
Develop scalable, high-performance, and responsive applications. The primary stack includes Node.js/TypeScript on the backend and Angular on the frontend. Additional work involves React, React Native, and other frameworks and languages.
Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
Actively use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools) to accelerate feature development, reduce boilerplate, and improve code consistency.
Leverage AI tools to assist in generating, reviewing, and refactoring code, while critically evaluating AI-generated output for correctness, security, and maintainability.
Integrate AI-assisted testing approaches, including generating test cases and using AI tools to identify edge cases and potential regressions.
Stay current with evolving AI development tools and help establish team best practices around their responsible and effective use.
Contribute to the design and development of identity and access management features, including user authentication, authorization, user profile management, PAM, custom workflows, provisioning, and compliance.
Ensure the security and privacy of user data, implementing best practices for identity protection.
Implement and maintain security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
Conduct security reviews and participate in security testing to identify and address potential risks.
Stay up to date with the latest security trends and best practices.
Work closely with team members to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality.
Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers through pair programming, code reviews, and structured knowledge-sharing sessions, with particular emphasis on guiding effective and responsible use of AI coding tools.