Senior Software Developer

<p>Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success. </p><p><strong>Ready to join us? </strong></p><p>Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires:</p><p>The <span style="color:rgb(8,7,7);">Senior</span> Software Developer is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, deploying, and maintaining modern full-stack applications using React on the front end and Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) on the back end. This role emphasizes delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS, including designing and integrating REST/JSON APIs (often using serverless patterns such as Amazon API Gateway and AWS Lambda) and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user experiences and services.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(8,7,7);">Senior</span> Developers are expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership across the full SDLC, contribute to architecture and technical decisions, mentor less-<span style="color:rgb(8,7,7);">Senior</span> engineers, and actively improve delivery, reliability, and operational excellence. They apply strong engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD-driven delivery, security best practices (authentication/authorization and least-privilege access), and observability (logging, metrics, monitoring) to ensure systems are production-ready and maintainable.</p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Design, implement, test, and maintain production grade full-stack software (React UI + Node.js services) aligned with business and technical requirements.</p><p>• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, estimation, development, automated testing, CI/CD-driven deployment, and production support.</p><p>• Actively participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision making, providing clear rationale and trade off analysis.</p><p>• Build and maintain reliable, secure, and performant applications and services on AWS, including REST/JSON API integrations (often using Amazon API Gateway and AWS Lambda) and secure access patterns.</p><p>• Implement operability and observability practices (logging, metrics, monitoring/alerting) and use tools such as Amazon CloudWatch to troubleshoot issues across development, test, and production environments.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, DevOps, and other engineers to deliver complete solutions.</p><p>• Mentor junior and mid level developers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance.</p><p>• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, including automation, CI/CD, testing, and operational maturity.</p><p><strong><u>Technical Profile - Required Strengths</u></strong></p><p><strong>Software Engineering Expertise</strong></p><p>• Full-stack expertise in Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), and React</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to design clean, maintainable, well tested codebases, including strong familiarity with automated testing (unit/integration) and ownership of component level test strategy for the systems they build and support.</p><p>• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including: </p><p>Data structures and algorithms</p><p>API design and integration</p><p>Modular and layered architectures</p><p>Performance and scalability considerations </p><p><strong>Application Breadth</strong></p><p>• Strong preference for full stack capability, including: </p><p>Backend services (APIs, services, integrations, data access)</p><p>Front end frameworks (React preferred; Angular or similar)</p><p>• Alternatively, strong depth in either backend or frontend, combined with solid working knowledge of the adjacent layer to support end-to-end delivery.</p><p><strong>DevOps & Delivery Practices</strong></p><p>• Strong experience with modern DevOps practices, including: </p><p>CI/CD pipelines</p><p>Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</p><p>Automated testing and deployment</p><p>Observability, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Amazon CloudWatch)</p><p>• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as: </p><p>Git, CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)</p><p>Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)</p><p>• A mindset focused on operability, reliability, and automation, not just code delivery.</p><p><strong>Cloud Platform Experience</strong></p><p>• Strong experience in at least one major cloud platform: </p><p>AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP</p><p>• Experience designing, deploying, and operating applications in cloud environments, including: </p><p>Networking, security, and identity concepts</p><p>Managed services and patterns (e.g., serverless with API Gateway/Lambda, compute, storage, databases)</p><p>Cost awareness and basic optimization considerations</p><p>• Familiarity with additional clouds is a plus, but depth in one platform is preferred over shallow exposure to many</p><p><strong>AI Skills & Tool Usage</strong></p><p>• Demonstrated experience using AI assisted development tools to improve productivity, quality, and learning (e.g., code generation, refactoring, testing, documentation).</p><p>• Basic familiarity with AI enabled application patterns, such as: </p><p>Integrating hosted AI services or APIs</p><p>Using AI for data processing, search, or automation use cases</p><p>• Ability to evaluate AI tools pragmatically, understanding benefits, limitations, and responsible use within enterprise and client contexts.</p><p>• Willingness to continuously upskill as AI tooling and platforms evolve</p><p><strong>Professional Expectations</strong></p><p>• Owns complex and/or ambiguous features end to end, drives technical decisions within scope, and mentors others through that ambiguity.</p><p>• Communicates clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders.</p><p>• Comfortable working across multiple projects or domains as GE NA demand shifts.</p><p>• Balances delivery speed with code quality, stability, and long term maintainability.</p><p>• Contributes positively to team culture and knowledge sharing.</p><p><strong>Experience & Education</strong></p><p>• Typically 7+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated capability).</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.</p><p>• Relevant technical certifications (cloud, DevOps, etc.) are a plus but not required.</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Permanent position based out of Baltimore, MD.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $91700.00 - $137500.00/yr.</p><p>We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following: <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Medical, Dental, and Vision <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents) <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Short and Long-Term Disability <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Health Spending Account (HSA) <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Transportation Benefits <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Employee Assistance Program <br><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully remote position.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.</p><p> </p> <p> </p> <font size="6"></font><h4>About TEKsystems</h4> <p>We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. </p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <font size="6"></font><h4>About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services </h4> <p>We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p><b>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:</b> Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p> <p><b>Massachusetts Lie Detector:</b> It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p> <p><b>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):</b> We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.</p>

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