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Senior Full-Stack Developer (React / Spring Boot) – Client-Facing Technical Lead

Company: Arch Systems
Client: U.S. Federal Government (ACF)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Requirement

Candidates must have prior experience supporting U.S. Federal Government projects and be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance. This is a mandatory requirement.

Job Summary

Arch Systems is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in React, Java, Spring Boot, SQL, MongoDB, Azure, and modern DevOps practices. This is a client-facing technical leadership role requiring an individual who can lead development efforts, collaborate directly with federal stakeholders, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable enterprise solutions in a Federal Government environment.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on software development with technical leadership, solution design, stakeholder communication, and Agile delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise full-stack applications using React, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Develop scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Design, optimize, and support SQL and NoSQL databases including MongoDB.
• Deploy, monitor, and support cloud-native applications in Microsoft Azure.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, deployment, and release management.
• Utilize GitHub and GitLab for source control, code reviews, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
• Participate in application architecture, technical design, and technology selection discussions.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement performance and scalability improvements.
• Follow secure software development practices and federal compliance requirements throughout the SDLC.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers by conducting code reviews, sharing best practices, and promoting engineering excellence.
• Lead technical discussions, design sessions, and solution reviews with internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of software engineering standards, coding best practices, and architectural consistency.
• Coordinate development activities across cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Assist project leadership with technical planning, effort estimation, risk identification, and issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across development, DevOps, and Agile processes.

Client-Facing Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for federal client stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, sprint demonstrations, and solution presentations.
• Gather and clarify technical and business requirements directly with customer representatives.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, dependencies, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience with SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Experience with GitHub and GitLab.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading development teams or serving as a technical lead on enterprise application projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interact confidently with government clients, project managers, architects, and executive stakeholders.

Required Government Experience

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Federal Government agencies or federal contractors.
• Experience working directly with government clients in a client-facing capacity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience deploying containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of secure software development, cybersecurity best practices, and federal compliance frameworks.
• Active or previously held Secret, Top Secret (TS), or TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Experience supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience leading technical teams within Agile software development environments.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Relevant certifications in Azure, Java, Cloud Technologies, Kubernetes, or DevOps are preferred.