Software Engineer - React/AWS with Security Clearance - Spalding, a Saalex Company : Job Details

Description Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Software Engineer - React/AWS in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $90K-$155K (depending on experience) Work Location: This is a remote position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a strong focus on React and Next.js, as well as experience working with the AWS cloud platform and an understanding of related services. The candidate will play a pivotal role in rewriting a legacy application to modern web-based frameworks while ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity. Essential Functions: * Engineers IT solutions using AWS native services and custom developed code for a large-scale application re-engineering effort. * Reviews existing legacy application code to determine re-usability and customization, including options for microservices. * Provides software engineering using frameworks and libraries such as React/Next.js, TypeScript, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SDK, NestJS, and Prisma ORM. * Designs, creates, and maintains custom APIs. * Utilize GitLab to maintain source control and to deploy code through a CI/CD pipeline. * Participates in internal code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. * Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements Required: * Experience in software re-engineering efforts required. * Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions with proficiency in services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Cognito required. * Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Next.js framework and libraries required with specialization in front-end development, such as building user interfaces (UI). * Microservices experience required. * Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience required. * Experience with code vulnerability mitigation/remediation required. * AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred. Desired: * Agile software development experience highly desired. * PostgreSQL database experience desired; Oracle and/or SQL Server database experience may be considered. * DoD application experience, including DISA STIGs a plus. * Experience in any of the following desired: GitLab, C#, TypeScript, Visual Studio Code, JavaScript, React, Material UI, and/or Amazon QuickSight. Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Education: AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience OR HS and 5 years related experience preferred. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) * Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Training & Development * Wellness Resources * Stock Option Plan