Full Stack Software Engineer & Architect (Fort Wayne, IN, US)

JOB SUMMARY

Veridos America, Inc. seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer & Architect based in Fort Wayne, IN or remote within the United States.

As a key contributor to our engineering team, you will design and develop across the full stack, with a strong emphasis on backend systems, APIs, and database structures, while also contributing to front-end features that ensure a seamless user experience. This role is hands-on: You will actively build and optimize software while also influencing architectural decisions that shape our product.

You will collaborate closely with other front-end and backend developers, QA, and our site reliability engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for government and enterprise clients. This position is ideal for someone who loves coding, thrives on solving complex system challenges, and enjoys the balance of development and architectural leadership.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Architect and develop scalable, secure backend systems, services, and APIs.
• Contribute to responsive, user-friendly front-end features using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Design and implement efficient database schemas and models (SQL and NoSQL).
• Optimize existing components for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in architectural discussions and make design decisions while actively developing software.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure consistency between system layers.
• Lead the design and implementation of new features, from concept through deployment.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Monitor and diagnose performance issues, ensuring high system availability and resilience.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience as a software developer.
• Strong proficiency in backend or systems programming languages (Rust, C#/.NET, Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby, or Go).
• Solid experience with front-end development in one or more modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL & NoSQL), web protocols, and web services (REST/SOAP).
• Expertise in API design, data modeling, and system architecture (microservices, distributed systems).
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization schemes (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with message queuing, event-driven systems, and stream processing.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and frameworks for diagnosing system bottlenecks.
• Knowledge of advanced architectural patterns (domain-driven design, event-driven architecture).
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

The pay range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 per yer.  Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

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