Senior Associate Full Stack Engineer

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Full Stack Engineer for our client in the Professional Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Salary: $55.00-$60.00/Hourly

Role: Senior Associate Full Stack Engineer

Primary Skills: Python

Role Description: The Senior Associate Full Stack Engineer must have 3+ years of experience. For this role, you must be a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with deep expertise in building secure, scalable, and cloud-native applications. This role demands hands-on experience with modern frameworks, cloud platforms, and DevSecOps practices.

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Year of Experience:

- 3+ years

Principal Responsibilities:

- Design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native software applications using Python, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, React, and Next.js within microservices architecture.

- Develop and maintain REST APIs and integrate with OIDC/OAuth-based authentication systems, ensuring compliance with advanced security concepts for apps in Azure and Entra ID cloud-native app security.

- Lead the deployment and orchestration of containerized applications using Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes, with a focus on developer-centric Kubernetes practices.

- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, incorporating automated testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows.

- Package and distribute Python applications using modern Python packaging standards and tools.

- Stay current with emerging technologies, including GenAI and LLMs, and contribute to innovative initiatives.

- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3 years of full-stack development experience with demonstrated expertise in Python, React, including frameworks like Django REST Framework, and FastAPI.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience building and securing cloud-native applications on Azure or GCP, with deep understanding of OIDC, OAuth, and Entra ID security models.

- Proficiency in containerization and orchestration using Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes, especially in developer-focused environments.

- Strong command of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, and version control with Git.

- Hands-on experience with scripting and automation using Bash, and PowerShell,

- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST API design, and Python packaging best practices.

- Familiarity with advanced application security in cloud environments, including threat modeling and secure deployment patterns.

- Experience with GenAI and LLMs is a plus.

- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork.

- Ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant field

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)