ICF Incorporated, LLC: Senior Software Engineer – Reston, VA

ICF•Reston, VA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Reston, VA. This role involves developing code using the Node.js platform, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React within an existing codebase and collaborative team environment. The engineer will build enterprise-scale backend REST APIs using frameworks like Express.js with an API-first paradigm, utilizing PostgreSQL (SQL). Key responsibilities include collaborating with Product Owners and UX designers to meet user requirements, working with Architects and other Engineers to implement best practices, and focusing on building security, performance, and scalability into services from the outset. The role also requires debugging code, troubleshooting technical issues, and working within a Scrum team to solve complex backend problems, such as integrating external services, modifying database structures, and implementing new REST services. The engineer will also delve into business requirements, implement complex logic with modern technologies, and work with DevOps Engineers in a test-driven environment using continuous integration and continuous deployment techniques. Performing code reviews and developing processes to improve code quality are also essential aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, computer engineering or related technical field followed by 5 years of progressively responsible software engineering experience.
3 years of experience working with Node.
2 years of experience with AWS
1 year of experience working with SQL based databases such as PostgreSQL
3 years of experience building enterprise-scale backend REST APIs with frameworks such as Express.js, using an API-first paradigm
3 years of experience building systems for the cloud
3 years of experience with modern design patterns and building enterprise-grade production applications, as well as experience with version control tools, such as Git
Demonstrated knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure services such as ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS. Knowledge may be gained through education, training and/or experience.
Must have lived in the US for a total of 3 full years (out of the last 5 years).
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Candidate must reside in the US, be authorized to work in the US, and work must be performed in the US.

Responsibilities

Development of code and experience with the Node.js platform, its tooling, JavaScript, TypeScript and React
Work in an existing codebase and with a collaborative team.
Build enterprise-scale backend REST APIs with frameworks such as Express.js, using an API-first paradigm.
Use PostgreSQL (SQL).
Work with Product Owner and UX design to understand and create solutions for diverse user requirements
Work with Architects and other Engineers to help create and then implement development best practices
Focus on building security, performance, and scalability into services from the beginning.
Debug code and troubleshoot technical issues to craft appropriate solutions.
Work on a closely-knit Scrum team to solve complex backend problems, such as integrating external services into our services, adding and modifying database structures, and implementing new REST services with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.
Dig into business requirements and implement complex logic using modern technologies
Work with DevOps Engineers in a test-driven mindset utilizing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment techniques.
Perform code reviews and develop processes for improving code quality.