Jr. Full Stack Developer

The Cadmus Group, Inc.•,

10d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Cadmus is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to join its Federal Operations Group. The position provides full-stack software development support to a file management application team, an Agile team delivering enterprise platforms and shared services for a federal government health care organization. The application supports secure file uploads and downloads, large file transfers, file workflows, antivirus scanning, PHI/PII scanning, and related capabilities. The application is anticipated to undergo a complete redesign in the next few months. The developer will collaborate with senior developers, product owners, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain scalable applications on cloud infrastructure. The work includes frontend and backend development, REST API integration, deployment and operations on AWS and Linux, code reviews, testing, performance optimization, and production support. Cadmus describes itself as a provider of technology-enabled advisory and implementation services and offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
1–2 years of experience in full-stack web development using Python, JavaScript, and NodeJS.
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins CJE) and DevOps practices.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and test-driven development.
Ability to suggest, test, and implement new technologies and frameworks.
Passion for scaling software and ensuring high availability, enjoyment of automation, and a proactive approach to detecting and resolving issues.
Must be a self-starter.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate ideas to a non-technical audience.
Agile-oriented approach to engineering and operations, including comfort with ambiguity in a flat organization.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project-relevant AWS services and capabilities such as S3, ECS/Fargate, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway, IAM, KMS, RBAC, secure APIs, and file-processing security.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka or Amazon SQS.
Experience implementing authentication and authorization using OAuth2, JWT, or SAML.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
Knowledge of web application security best practices.
Experience working in a DevOps-oriented environment.
Experience configuring and managing Nginx as a web server and reverse proxy, or similar technologies such as Tomcat or Apache.
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding practices and tools such as Co-Pilot or Cursor.

Responsibilities

Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using Angular and/or React.
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and/or JavaScript (NodeJS).
Design, implement, and integrate REST APIs with frontend applications and third-party services.
Deploy, configure, and maintain applications on AWS cloud services.
Work in Linux environments for application deployment, troubleshooting, and automation.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with senior developers, product owners, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Troubleshoot production issues and assist in maintaining application availability.
Research and suggest solutions for ongoing improvement, including new frameworks and infrastructure requirements.