Senior Full Stack Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer

Location: Milford, CT

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile Senior Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at Total Mortgage. This role requires a self-motivated professional who can work independently to design, develop, and implement comprehensive software solutions while collaborating directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver exceptional results. This is a high-collaboration, on-site role that requires excellent interpersonal skills when working alongside our technical peers.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

Design and develop full-stack web applications using modern technologies and best practices

Build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across front-end and back-end systems

Implement cloud-based solutions using AWS services and infrastructure

Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and database integrations

Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation

Requirements Gathering & Design

Collaborate directly with business users and stakeholders to understand project requirements

Translate business needs into technical specifications and solutions

Create wireframes, mockups, and system architecture diagrams

Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements workshops

Provide technical guidance and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

Project Management & Leadership

Take ownership of projects from conception through deployment

Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines

Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Communicate project status and technical decisions to management and stakeholders

Required Technical Skills

Core Technologies

AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and other core services

Node.js: Server-side JavaScript development, Express.js, npm ecosystem

PHP: Object-oriented programming, frameworks (Laravel/Symfony preferred)

Python: Application development, scripting, and automation

Additional Requirements

Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation

Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases

Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, modern frameworks)

Version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements

Full-time