Senior Full Stack Software Engineer in Durham

Our client seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to prototype and deliver tools that accelerate the software development lifecycle, including solutions leveraging generative AI. You will build and evaluate code analysis capabilities using Python, TypeScript with Node.js and Angular, graph databases, and SQL while operating within modern Agile and cloud environments., * Design, build, and enhance Python-based applications for code analysis and software lifecycle acceleration

• Develop full stack solutions using TypeScript, Node.js, and Angular
• Work with SQL-based relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and non-technical partners in a fast-paced innovation environment
• Build proofs of concept and prototypes that demonstrate the practical impact of new tools and technologies
• Participate in Agile development practices and CI/CD workflows
• Contribute to tooling that leverages Generative AI to understand existing applications and enable new feature development

• Approximately 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software composition.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, software design)
• Comfort working across multiple , frameworks, and evolving technical priorities
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in TypeScript with Node.js and Angular.
• Experience with graph databases and Cypher, such as Neo4j.
• Practical experience with SQL across Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Experience with Agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern cloud platforms.
• Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm ().
• Java ().

Nice to Have

• Experience or strong interest in AI/LLM technologies, including RAG-style solutions
• Familiarity with COBOL or mainframe systems, especially from a modernization or analysis perspective
• Exposure to Neo4j or graph databases and Cypher
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm
• Java experience

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

In this role, you'll help design and build prototype tools that analyze existing codebases, uncover opportunities for modernization, and enable faster, smarter software delivery. A major focus of the work is a Python-based code analysis tool that leverages generative AI to understand current systems (including legacy technologies like COBOL) and support enhancement and modernization efforts-even for non-technical stakeholders.

The role contributes to proofs of concept and production-ready utilities that improve development, testing, and delivery outcomes for engineering teams. This is a one-year contract based in Durham, North Carolina.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2, Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of , , or expression, preference or , (including , childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, , physical or mental , genetic