Full Stack Developers (70% Java / 30% Angular)

Full Stack Developers (70% Java / 30% Angular)Location & Setup MandatesDual-location capability is available, but McLean, VA is highly preferred.McLean, VA: Fully Onsite.Plano, TX: Hybrid (1–2 days a week in-office).Crucial Extension Requirement: If this contract extends into the following year, the candidate must be willing and able to transition to 5 days a week fully onsite (this applies to the Texas hybrid team as well). Do not submit candidates who cannot commit to this.Candidate Profile & Soft SkillsExperience Level: Seasoned, hands-on "in the weeds" developer reporting directly to a Tech Lead. Junior profiles or high-level architects/lead coordinators are not a fit.Communication: Strong, assertive communication is non-negotiable.

The manager explicitly requires vocal, collaborative developers who actively participate on team calls.Testing Ownership: There is no dedicated QA team. Developers wear multiple hats and must own their testing end-to-end.Technical Stack & ResponsibilitiesFrontend (30%): Angular version 8 or higher. Strictly no React developers; they require dedicated Angular expertise.Backend (70%): Strong Java/Spring Boot experience building features for a core payment system.Database: MS SQL Server environment.

Candidates must be highly comfortable writing complex SQL queries.Security: A security-first mindset is highly critical. Must have hands-on experience handling PII and setting up proper logging.Testing: Fitnesse is highly integrated into their lifecycle. Candidates must write acceptance test scripts alongside standard Java JUnit/Mockito tests.

(If they lack Fitnesse, they must have strong experience in a similar tool and the ability to learn rapidly).GenAI Tooling: Must intimately know how to safely leverage GenAI tools (GitHub CoPilot, Claude, Amazon Q, Kiro) to spot and prevent code security flaws and write secure code faster. (Note: They are not building AI features, just utilizing the tools).Nice-to-Haves: IBM MQ, IBM Connect:Direct (file-based protocol), background in capital markets/payments, and prior Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae experience.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.5–7 years of IT experience in design, development, integration, and testing of software solutions based on J2EE technologies in an Agile environment.5–7 years of experience with relational databases (Sybase, SQL Server, MySQL, and/or DB2).3–5 years of experience developing RESTful web services using Spring Boot.2–3 years of experience developing front-end GUIs using Angular 2+.2–3 years of experience managing, building, and deploying code using tools like Eclipse, GIT, Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins.2–3 years of experience designing and executing JUnit test cases using Mockito.2–3 years of experience leveraging test automation tools.Working experience and knowledge of GenAI tools (GitHub CoPilot, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI).Interview ProcessShortlisting Deadline: July 8thRounds: 2 Rounds (30–60 minutes each)Format: Round 1 is Virtual. Round 2 is Onsite.Onsite Interview Detail: During the 2nd round, candidates will be required to physically write a SQL query live.