Application Developer IIILocation: Pittsburg PA (Onsite 4+ days per week) Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire Pay rate: $75-85/hr on w2Job OverviewWe are seeking 3 Senior Full Stack Developers with strong AI-enabled / Vibe Coding experience to support a government-focused project in a highly scalable and secure environment. The project will begin with a Phase 1 rollout in January 2026, with full functionality expected by June 2026.
The role will initially focus heavily on backend development (70%+ backend) while also supporting some frontend work using Angular. Candidates should demonstrate strong systems thinking, secure coding practices, and experience building scalable cloud-native applications. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern AI-assisted development environment and may convert to full-time employment based on performance.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable full-stack applications using modern frameworks and toolsFocus primarily on backend development while supporting Angular-based frontend componentsWork in AI-enabled development environments using tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, or similar AI coding assistantsImplement secure coding practices and ensure auditability due to highly confidential government dataBuild and maintain REST APIs for high-volume systemsDevelop and execute test cases (BDD preferred; AI-assisted testing acceptable)Contribute to technical design and lead development initiatives where requiredDevelop solutions in Azure cloud environments, including AKS-managed Kubernetes infrastructureImplement job scheduling and workflow automation using tools such as Apache Airflow or Spring BatchCollaborate with teams to ensure high observability and monitoring capabilities across applicationsEnsure compliance with FedRAMP Moderate and High security standardsMust HavesStrong experience in Full Stack DevelopmentExpertise in Java 17+Experience with Spring Boot 3.5+Strong frontend development using Angular 23+Experience building RESTful APIsExperience with Azure Cloud environmentsHands-on experience with Kubernetes / AKSExperience with AI-enabled coding tools or workflowsStrong secure coding and security compliance mindsetExperience building highly scalable, high-volume systemsExperience with test automation and writing test casesStrong systems thinking and architecture-aware development approachExperience with Windsurf or Cursor AI coding toolsExperience with Apache Airflow or Spring BatchExperience building highly observable systemsExperience working in FedRAMP-compliant environmentsPrior experience working on government or regulated projects