Full Stack Engineer

ORION GROUPS is a professional services firm based in McKinney, Texas that provides experienced consultants to key organizations across the United States. We focus our talent expertise in both the financial and healthcare industries. Our capabilities in technology include application management, enterprise software systems, data strategies, integration, and IT infrastructure. We work diligently to listen and provide value to your unique needs. www.OrionGRPS.com

OVERVIEW

At Orion, we are seeking a Front-End/ Full-stack Developer to build user interfaces and back-end systems that power web applications. While your primary strength will lie in front-end development, you will also possess the necessary full-stack capabilities to design, develop, and maintain complete solutions for an enterprise health system.

OPPORTUNITY

6-month W2 contract with extension; Fully Remote (U.S. – All Time Zones)

SALARY

$110,000 – $125,000 W2 contract plus benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and implement highly interactive, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces using modern front-end libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Develop middleware complexities and connect front-end and back-end integrations with Next.js framework.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes (e.g., Figma Designs) into high-quality code.
• Implement client-side logic, state management, and asynchronous operations.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to web standards and accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
• Optimize front-end applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and secure server-side applications and APIs (e.g., using NextJS, Node.js, Python/Django/Flask).
• Design and manage databases (e.g., SQL like PostgreSQL, MySQL; NoSQL like MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Integrate with third-party services and external APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical design of applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously seeking to improve development processes and tools.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
• 3+ years of experience in back-end development, demonstrating full-stack capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern front-end JavaScript framework/library (e.g., React.js, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js).
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3 (including preprocessors like SASS/LESS or UI frameworks like Tailwind CSS/Styled Components).
• Solid experience with at least one back-end language and framework (e.g., NextJS, Node.js with Express/NestJS, Python with Django/Flask).
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development principles; GraphQL experience is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of testing methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end) and experience with relevant testing frameworks (Jest or Playwright experience preferred).

Additional Experience (Nice to Have):

• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g.,Google Cloud functions, Google Cloud Run, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Experience using Sitecore XM Cloud/Sitecore AI.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with specific build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for both front-end and back-end.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience considered

Orion Groups is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Orion@OrionGRPS.com