Job Description
About the Role
We are a forward-thinking technology consulting company dedicated to building innovative, scalable, and high-impact digital solutions for our clients. As we continue to grow our project portfolio, we are looking for a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong full-stack experience and exposure to modern AI/agent build & integration platforms to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
### Development & Architecture
* Design and develop RESTful APIs using modern object-oriented backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Java with Spring Boot, Python, Go, Rust)
* Build interactive web user interfaces using Angular
* Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
* Design and implement backend services as independently deployable microservices
* Implement clean architecture, CQRS, SOLID principles, and best practices
* Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security
* Build and embed agent-enabled capabilities into solutions using appropriate platforms and services (e.g., Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini) where applicable
* Apply engineering guardrails when using AI-assisted development tooling (e.g., Claude Code, BMAD) to ensure code quality, security, and reviewability
### Technical Leadership
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers
* Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards
* Contribute to architecture decisions and technology selection
* Identify and address technical debt
* Contribute to selecting and standardizing tooling patterns for agent build/integration (e.g., Copilot Studio/Azure AI Foundry/Bedrock) and AI-assisted engineering (e.g., BMAD/Claude Code), aligned to delivery constraints
### Integration & Data
* Integrate with third-party services and internal systems
* Design and integrate data storage solutions appropriate to the selected backend technology stack
* Integrate agent-enabled services with enterprise systems and data sources, including secure access patterns, auditing, and operational controls
### DevOps & Quality
* Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
* Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
* Monitor and troubleshoot production issues
* Participate in agile ceremonies and planning
* Ensure AI/agent-related components are production-ready (configuration, secrets, logging/monitoring hooks, and safe rollout practices) and align with engineering standards when AI-assisted tools are used
Requirements
### Core Technical Skills
* 5+ years experience building backend services using one or more modern object-oriented languages such as Java (Spring Boot), Python, Go, or Rust
* Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs in a microservices-based architecture
* Solid understanding of REST, HTTP, and API design
* Experience with distributed systems concepts such as service boundaries, inter-service communication, and fault tolerance
* Experience or practical exposure to building/embedding agent-enabled capabilities using platforms such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, or Gemini (or equivalent)
* Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly (e.g., Claude Code, BMAD or equivalent) with strong emphasis on code review, testing, and secure coding
### Front-End
* Experience with:
+ Angular for web application development
+ Component-based UI development (Blazor or equivalent)
+ HTML, CSS, and modern UI practices
### Cloud & DevOps
* Experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.) or similar cloud
* CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar)
* Containerization (Docker) is advantageous
* Familiarity with integrating cloud AI/agent services into application delivery pipelines (e.g., Azure AI Foundry/Amazon Bedrock) and managing configuration/secrets appropriately
### Engineering Practices
* Strong knowledge of:
+ SOLID principles
+ Design patterns
+ Secure coding practices
+ Performance optimization
+ Demonstrated discipline applying engineering standards when AI-assisted tools are used (reviewability, traceability of changes, testing coverage, and secure-by-design practices)
### Soft Skills
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
* Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
* Mentoring mindset and collaborative approach
Qualifications
No formal education or certifications are required for this role.
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