Index Analytics, LLC, is a rapidly growing, Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government. At the center of our company culture is a commitment to instilling a dynamic and employee-friendly place to work. We place a priority on promoting a supportive and collegial team environment and enhancing staff experience through career development and educational opportunities.

Position Overview

The Junior Full Stack Developer designs, develops, and maintains cloud-based web applications across front-end, back-end, and database layers. The role works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, user-focused solutions in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This role requires a strong foundation in full stack development, a willingness to learn and expand technical capabilities, and the ability to take ownership of assigned work. The role works alongside experienced teammates to develop new skills and, over time, assumes greater ownership of features and components as expertise grows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain application features across front-end, back-end, and database layers
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support
• Work closely with senior engineers to learn system architecture, development patterns, and best practices, with increasing ownership of application components over time
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support application and system integrations
• Build and maintain frontend components using modern frameworks (e.g., Angular, TypeScript), with a focus on usability and accessibility
• Implement data access logic using relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Aurora)
• Deploy and support applications in AWS environments following established patterns and best practices
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations (e.g., AWS CDK) and system configurations
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application and integration issues across development and production environments
• Collaborate closely with team members in a remote environment, leveraging communication tools and strong communication practices to support improvements in code quality, application performance, and development processes
• Follow CMS security, privacy, and DevSecOps standards, including secure coding practices and required documentation
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.; must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years and be able to obtain a federal client badge and pass a Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or professional experience)
• Experience with Python and working with SQL-based relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Experience developing web applications across front-end and back-end components
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern application architecture
• Exposure to cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Experience working in a team-based or Agile development environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• This position requires occasional mandatory travel to the office for onsite work, which may range from one day to several consecutive days, based on operational needs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular, TypeScript)
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g., S3, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (AWS CDK)

Attention Candidates

We're dedicated to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process for all candidates and have implemented robust measures to protect your personal information. Please be aware that all employment-related communications will originate from a secure portal (NAME@msg.paycomonline.com) or a corporate email address (NAME@index-analytics.com). If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at recruiting@index-analytics.com.

If you are selected for an interview, please be advised that Index Analytics LLC reserves the right to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to AI-generated responses, real-time transcription, or automated assistance during the interview process. We value authentic interactions and the opportunity to engage directly with candidates. Any unauthorized use of AI may result in disqualification from consideration.

The salary range provided represents the estimated compensation for new hires in this position, applicable across all locations. Actual offers may vary based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and market conditions. Index complements its base salary offering with a competitive package that includes health and retirement benefits, discretionary bonuses, and reimbursement for professional development opportunities.

Index Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.