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About Niyam IT, Inc. (Niyam)

Niyam IT was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Over the following decade, we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes, securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart, innovative solutions.

Today, Niyam is at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in crafting mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam IT understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
• Career Growth: Niyam IT is not just a job; it's a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam IT is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam IT fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam IT.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam IT awaits. Apply today!

Niyam is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to support one of our federal clients.The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing custom software and database solutions to support both legacy and modernized systems. This role involves working as a key member of a product team, actively contributing to planning, development, testing, and release activities. The developer will analyze complex technical challenges and create innovative solutions that improve product performance, scalability, and maintainability. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with strong expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members while ensuring project quality and timely delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement custom software and database application capabilities across various legacy and modernized systems.
• Participate fully in the software development lifecycle, including release and sprint planning, testing, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code using modern frameworks and practices.
• Create RESTful APIs and microservices using Java Spring Boot and integrate them with responsive Angular front-end components.
• Transform mockups and UI designs into functional, user-centered interfaces integrated with backend services.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems involving system architecture, performance, and security.
• Ensure application quality, scalability, and maintainability through code reviews, performance optimization, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior developers and teammates.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, project managers, and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement of software engineering processes, tools, and standards.
• Support release planning activities and contribute to software engineering guidelines and documentation.
• Provide periodic reports on development progress and quality metrics.
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• US Citizenship with ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (equivalent practical experience may be considered).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in software design, development, and implementation within a Windows or cloud-based environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • PostgreSQL, Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and microservices architecture
  • AWS and cloud-based development
  • HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Angular Material
  • RESTful API design and integration
  • Source control and concurrent workflows (Git preferred)
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OODD) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Experience with SQL or PL/SQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of all elements of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, development, configuration management, QA, and release management.
  

Preferred Skills

• Technical Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Java.
• Familiarity with ETL tools, Kafka, or other messaging technologies.
• Knowledge of application security, automated testing, UML, or state management libraries (e.g., NGRX, NGXS).
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Understanding of system architecture concepts including scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  

Application Deadline:This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to complete your application, or if you face challenges using our online application system and need an alternative way to apply, please reach out to us at +1 703.429.2450 or email hr@niyamit.com.