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Sparksoft

IT compliance software development and automation

Junior Full Stack Developer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Maryland, USA
HybridHybrid work is available only to candidates local to Maryland; remote scope is not specified.
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency in Java.
  • Experience with front-end frameworks, including Angular, TypeScript, and React.
  • Experience with back-end frameworks, including Node.js.
  • Experience in a scripting language, such as JavaScript or PHP.
  • Experience with database management using DynamoDB or Aurora DB.
  • Experience with API development and integration, DevOps, and deployment.
  • Experience with testing and debugging, security and data protection, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with version control using Git and Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience with project management and collaboration tools, including Jira and Confluence.
  • Two to three years of application development experience.
  • Two to three years of experience developing code using AWS serverless architecture, native services, and containers.
  • Two to three years of experience supporting applications on AWS.
  • Experience working on an Agile project and on large projects involving several teams.
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in sprint planning, assign story points, and commit to the user stories planned for each sprint.
  • Implement code using AWS native services and AWS serverless technologies.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications using Angular and TypeScript, and microservices using Java.
  • Maintain code quality and application responsiveness.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
  • Optimize application performance and scalability.
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in full-stack development.
  • Engage with architects and product teams to understand functional challenges, prototype ideas and technologies, and help create solutions.
  • Design and develop solutions following established frameworks, application development standards, and project quality processes.
  • Perform code reviews and suggest tools, technologies, and best practices to improve stability.
  • Translate requirements into technical specifications and diagrams, and implement them in conformance with architectural and business requirements.
  • Assist with developing and maintaining operational and system-level documentation.
  • Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
  • Collaborate with software developers, project managers, UX designers, system administrators, and analysts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with front-end-related aspects of relational databases, ORM, and SQL technologies in the context of Drupal development.
  • Experience working with F5 and NGINX.
  • Experience with Generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to enhance software development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
  • Familiarity with integrating Generative AI/LLM capabilities into web applications, including AI-powered search, conversational interfaces, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Relevant professional certifications.

About the company

Sparksoft builds IT systems with a focus on 508 accessibility compliance. Their main offering is 508bee, a software solution that automates accessibility testing and integrates into development environments through their DevTOps approach, while applying Agile methods to guide the project lifecycle. They generate revenue from software licensing, consulting services, and custom development for both government agencies and private sector clients. Sparksoft differentiates itself by concentrating on 508 compliance, automating tests, and providing integration-ready tools that support compliant software delivery, including government contracts. The company's goal is to help organizations meet accessibility standards efficiently, reduce compliance risk, and deliver accessible software through automated testing, expert consulting, and tailored development work.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Sparksoft a 10-year SEWP VI GWAC prime contract on August 1, 2026.
  • Sparksoft and Asurint partnered on CMS APS on June 6, 2025, expanding screening work.
  • Rhonda White joined as Capture Director on July 20, 2026, strengthening federal pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Sparksoft depends on federal awards; NASA SEWP VI and CMS drive revenue.
  • Large primes like Leidos and Global Alliant pressure Sparksoft on margins and recompetes.
  • Any CMS or NASA protest loss would crush growth and threaten Sparksoft’s core business.

What makes Sparksoft unique

  • Sparksoft’s 508bee automates accessibility validation across development environments.
  • Sparksoft bundles cloud, managed, and shared services for federal health clients.
  • Partners like Red Hat, AWS, Google, ServiceNow, and Salesforce extend delivery breadth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget