- Location
- Remote/Hybrid if local to Maryland · Columbia, Maryland, United States
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Remote
- Department
- Strategic Engagements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.
Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.
We are Sparksoft!
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works collaboratively with technical and business team members to develop and maintain business solutions following agile development principles and practices.
- Designs and develops applications with an eye towards simplicity, reliability, manageability, scalability, extensibility, performance, and re-use.
- Sets and adheres to software coding, best practices, and style guides to ensure consistency. Participates in code reviews.
- Participates in the sprint planning meetings to assign story points and commit to the user stories planned for a given weekly sprint.
- Supports troubleshoot problems with existing applications.
- Designing, building, and maintaining monitoring and testing infrastructure.
- Design and develop a modern highly responsive web-based user interface for Microservices based web application.
- Leverage the latest tools and techniques of web UI/UX Development spectrum.
- Understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
- Supports development of technical documentation.
- Supports IT program requirements and metrics development, definition, data quality assessment, and strategic analysis.
- Collects and analyzes data to produce forecasts, assessments, recommendations, and reports.
- Participates in the devising of project timelines, implementation design specifications, system flow diagrams, documentation, testing and ongoing support of applications.
- Translates requirements into technical specifications and diagrams and implements them in conformance with architectural and business requirements.
- Assist with the preparation of program level and user level documentation and training manuals as required.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of operational and system level documentation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, front-end frameworks, such as Angular and React, and Node.js back-end application frameworks.
- Experience with web services (SOAP, RESTful, XML, JSON, etc.).
- Understanding of NoSQL databases, and experience with AWS DynamoDB is a plus.
- Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented principles (Analysis and Design), DevOps culture.
- Identifies reusable functionality and implements it as a reusable component.
- Knowledge of IT standards, methodologies, system development life cycle and project management frameworks.
- Exposure to and familiarity with various industries and specific operational solutions and tools.
- Demonstrable experience with: GitHub, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Sonarqube, etc.
- Experience in designing solutions using one or more Amazon Web Services.
- Knowledge of AWS SDKs is a plus.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of experience with React and/or Express.js.
- Experience with Jest testing framework and MSW API mocking.
- Experience with AWS SDK for JavaScript.
- Experience with Spring Boot and Java.
- Experience with CMS Marketplace eligibility and appeal processing.
- Experience / knowledge of CMS processes, standards and Design System.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or comparable field
- 4+ years of experience
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
- Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
- Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
- Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
- A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis.
Security Notice: Your privacy and data security are important to us. Sparksoft Corporation will never request sensitive personal information via email. If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Sparksoft, please report it immediately to our security team at [email protected].
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft recognizes the value of artificial intelligence in the workplace, our hiring process is designed to assess each candidate’s individual skills, judgment, and problem-solving abilities. To maintain the integrity of this process, the use of AI tools at any stage of the application or interview is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration.
