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# Full Stack Software Engineer (Node.js, Java)

- **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/full-stack-software-engineer-%28node.js-java%29-durham_1185134

## About the Role

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field - they must have a degree related to computer science- required!

 * 2-5 years of experience as full stack engineer
 * Well-versed in back-end development with languages like Node.js, Java (8+), etc.
 * If they dont have node but have Java- thats ok!
 * If they dont have angular but have react, thats ok!
 * They need to have experience writing well-documented REST APIs -
 * They need to have experience in writing test automation scripts
 * Strong understanding of SQL and Relational Databases
 * If they have postgres, great! Or any RDBMs will do!
 * Well-versed in front-end frameworks, preferably ReactJS/Typescript
 * The secret is- well versed!
 * IaC (Infrastructure as a Code) experience using Terraform is strongly preferred.
 * Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - most candidates will have this, as everyone is working in the cloud now!

## Description

* The Full Stack Software Engineer role will revolve primarily around a Node.js backend and a React.js front end while also supporting the team on various side projects, proof of concepts, and production maintenance.
 * A typical day will consist of:
 * Implementing scalable REST APIs and application UIs
 * Identifying bottlenecks and improve software efficiency
 * Troubleshooting and fixing bugs
 * Contributing towards unit tests and test-automation
 * Documenting for internal and external clients
 * 2 week sprints; code is released weekly


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