Senior Consultant, Full Stack Engineer (Node.js / AWS / Workflow Automation)

• Candidates must be local to the Washington D.C. metro area and must possess work authorization which allows them to be hired as a full-time Infinitive employee without the need for Visa sponsorship

About Infinitive:

Infinitive is a data and AI consultancy that helps clients modernize, monetize, and operationalize their data to generate lasting value. They pride themselves on their deep industry and technology expertise, ensuring that they drive and sustain the adoption of new capabilities. Infinitive is committed to aligning their team with their clients' culture, ensuring a successful partnership by bringing the right mix of talent and skills for high return on investment.

Infinitive has earned recognition as one of the "Best Small Firms to Work For" by Consulting Magazine, receiving this accolade seven times, most recently in 2024. They have also been honored as a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, “Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal, and “Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a versatile developer with a passion for both front-end and back-end technologies, as well as experience with cutting-edge data solutions. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and robust backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs supporting enterprise applications
• Build and enhance workflow automation solutions using Camunda BPM
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for APIs and backend services
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability

Frontend Development

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product managers to deliver intuitive user experiences
• Optimize front-end performance across modern browsers and devices

Cloud & Data Integration

• Develop integrations with Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and external enterprise systems
• Troubleshoot data synchronization and pipeline issues across distributed applications
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support business workflows and reporting
• Build scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services

Production Support & Operations

• Monitor production applications and investigate complex production issues
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
• Improve system observability, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Participate in production deployments and support release activities

Collaboration

• Partner with product managers, architects, designers, and engineers to define technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

Required Qualifications

Backend Development

• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Experience developing scalable backend services and distributed systems

Frontend Development

• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Experience with modern front-end tooling and state management libraries
• Understanding of responsive design principles

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Experience developing applications on AWS
• Familiarity with services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, EventBridge, CloudWatch, IAM, and API Gateway
• Understanding of cloud-native application architecture

Databases & Data

• Experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, SQL development, and query optimization
• Experience working with Snowflake or other enterprise data warehouse platforms
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts

Workflow & Integration

• Experience with workflow orchestration platforms such as Camunda or similar workflow engines
• Experience integrating with enterprise APIs and distributed systems

Development Practices

• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience writing automated tests
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Experience supporting production enterprise applications
• Experience with infrastructure as code or cloud automation
• Experience improving application performance and reliability
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and participating in technical design discussions