Senior Full Stack Developer

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