Full Stack Software Engineer (React + Node.js + AWS)
The Full Stack Software Engineer will develop and maintain modern AWS-based React and Node.js applications, focusing on scalable backend services and user-facing frontend interfaces. This long-term remote contract role involves modernization of legacy systems, automation, and collaboration within an Agile team to deliver cloud-native solutions.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology & Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Confidential Client (Information Technology & Services) is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer (React + Node.js + AWS) for a long-term contract engagement. This is a remote contractor role that requires availability during Central or Eastern U.S. time zones (CST or EST). The engagement emphasizes building and maintaining customer-facing and internal web applications using React, Node.js, and AWS.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and maintain front-end features using React.
- Build and support back-end services and APIs with Node.js.
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications hosted on AWS.
- Collaborate with product managers, QA, and other engineers to deliver production-ready features.
- Contribute to testing, code reviews, and documentation to maintain high quality and reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with React for building front-end user interfaces.
- Strong experience developing server-side applications with Node.js.
- Practical experience deploying and operating applications on AWS.
- Ability to work remotely and be available during CST or EST business hours.
- Available for a long-term contract engagement (extensions likely).
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
- Experience working on full-stack projects in a remote, distributed team.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and collaborative development workflows.
- Clear, proactive communication and a focus on delivering high-quality code.
Contract & Location
- Employment type: Long-term contract (CONTRACTOR).
- Work location: Remote — candidates must be available during Central (CST) or Eastern (EST) U.S. business hours.
- Note: This posting is for a confidential client in the Information Technology & Services industry. Exact employer details will be provided later in the process.
Why Work Through Careertakes
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that connects vetted candidates with direct-hire and contract roles at our clients.
- Applicants may gain access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
- Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring organization (the confidential client).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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