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Position: Lead Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Bethesda, MD (100% Onsite – 5 days/week) Duration: 6 Months C2H Work Authorization: Open to Sponsorship We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Digital Technology team in Bethesda, MD. You’ll lead the design, development, and troubleshooting of scalable, cloud-native web and mobile applications that enhance the digital customer experience. You will work closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver high-performance, maintainable software in a collaborative environment that combines startup energy with enterprise stability. This position reports to the Director of Engineering. Responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Backend, QA, UX, Scrum) to improve customer experience. • Develop and maintain modular frontend (web & mobile) applications emphasizing performance and testability. • Lead development and evolution of shared component libraries for consistent UI and rapid iteration. • Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers; foster accountability and growth. • Promote an open, creative, and collaborative engineering culture. • Build responsive, mobile-first UI following accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA). • Monitor and resolve production issues, ensuring application reliability. • Lead code reviews and automated testing for quality assurance. • Oversee deployment, monitoring, and support across multiple environments. • Manage and prioritize technical debt in collaboration with Product Owners. • Participate in on-call rotation alongside Engineering and Product teams. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 6+ years of production software development using JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3. • 4+ years of experience with React or React Native, especially functional components and hooks. • 3+ years of experience with statically typed languages such as Go, C, C++, or Rust. • Deep understanding of SSR (Server-Side Rendering), RESTful APIs, and asynchronous request handling. • Experience with Redux, TypeScript, and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.). • Strong commitment to code quality, documentation, and best practices. • Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. • Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity. • Willingness to learn Go (a basic Go test will be part of the interview). Tech Stack Overview Frontend: • JavaScript (ES6+), React / React Native, Redux, TypeScript • HTML5, CSS3, Accessibility (WCAG, ARIA), Mobile-first Design Backend: • Go, C, C++, or Rust • RESTful APIs, Server-Side Rendering (Next.js or similar) Databases: • NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) Testing & QA: • Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library • Code coverage and automated testing Cloud & DevOps: • AWS/Azure/GCP (Cloud-native architecture) • CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) • Monitoring (Datadog, Sentry, New Relic) Collaboration & Leadership: • Agile/Scrum methodologies • Mentorship and code reviews • Technical debt management and continuous improvement

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