Senior Software Developer – Full Stack, Python, JavaScript

Guidehouse

Senior Full-Stack Developer creating modern, scalable web applications to fulfill corporate requirements. Collaborating on both frontend and backend technologies to improve system performance and reliability.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaScriptKubernetesNext.jsPythonReactSDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Full‑Stack Developer is responsible for designing and building modern, scalable web applications and solutions in support of documented corporate business needs.
The goal of this individual will be to deliver high‑quality, maintainable, and secure applications within established enterprise architecture and standards.
Reviews business requirements and functional specifications to create technical specifications.
Applies technical knowledge to recommend implementation approaches that meet business and technical requirements.
Independently develops applications and components across the full stack, including frontend (React.js / Next.js / TypeScript) and backend (Python) services.
Leverages AI‑assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to improve developer productivity, code quality, and development efficiency while adhering to established standards.
Designs or modifies application logic and components to solve complex problems with attention to performance and reliability.
Documents application configurations and implementations in support of operational and policy compliance.
Assesses platforms, tools, and frameworks to recommend appropriate technologies in alignment with established enterprise architecture and integration standards.
Develops, tests, and implements functionality in accordance with best practices and the system development life cycle (SDLC).
May serve as a development lead for small projects and provide technical guidance or mentoring to junior team members.
Produces work plans and estimates in support of project deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, plus 4 years of experience OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 6 years of hands‑on experience developing full‑stack applications using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js and/or Next.js, TypeScript).
Experience designing and consuming APIs and MCPs.
Experience working with containerized applications, with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience using GIT repositories, such as GitHub.
Experience working within SDLC methodologies, including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-stack developmentPythonReact.jsNext.jsTypeScriptAPI designMCPscontainerizationDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtechnical guidancementoringproblem-solvingattention to performancereliabilityproject estimationleadershipdocumentation

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree