Full Stack Developer

Job Description

A leading organization in the biometrics and identity solutions space, is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support a web-based enrollment application within a U.S. federal program. This role focuses on building and maintaining secure, scalable systems that integrate software with biometric hardware, supporting identity proofing efforts across multiple states.

You’ll join a collaborative engineering team working in an agile environment, partnering closely with product owners, designers, and technical leads to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

 • Develop and maintain full stack applications using React (frontend) and TypeScript/Node.js (backend)

 • Integrate hardware systems into software platforms, including new development work

 • Build and manage APIs, including API Gateway integrations and third-party services

 • Work in an AWS environment, utilizing tools such as S3 and cloud pipelines

 • Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)

 • Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

 • Collaborate with product owners and UI/UX designers to deliver intuitive user experiences

 • Ensure code quality, testing, and QA approval prior to deployment

Work alongside a backend-focused team (5–6 engineers) to deliver scalable solutions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of full stack development experience (flexible for strong 3–5 year candidate)

• Strong backend development experience with TypeScript (Node.js)

• Proficiency with React for modern UI development (Material UI is a plus)

• Hands-on experience with AWS services, especially S3

• Experience working with APIs and third-party integrations

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred) and version control best practices (branching/merging)

• Experience with databases:

 • PostgreSQL

 • DynamoDB

 • AWS RDS

• Exposure to DevOps practices (pipeline maintenance vs. heavy build-out)

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally • Experience with biometrics, identity proofing, or enrollment systems

• Background in hardware + software integration

• Experience with WebSockets or real-time communication protocols

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK

• Experience with Docker or containerization

• Exposure to microservices architecture

• Knowledge of advanced TypeScript concepts

• Experience supporting applications with large user bases (100K+ users)

• Understanding of security best practices and performance optimization

• Experience working closely with UI/UX designers

Experience supporting state or federal-level systems