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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Full Stack Developer - **Company:** The Clinical - **Location:** Cambridge, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Backbone.Js, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, Linux, Web Development, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, MongoDB, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Amazon ElastiCache, Concurrency, Caching, Spring Data, AngularJS, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-full-stack-developer-clinical-ink-8257045 ## About the Role * B.S. or M.S. in computer science or equivalent. * 7+ years in software engineering system level experience delivering commercial/enterprise software. * 5+ years of Java/J2EE server side development experience is required. * Experience implementing scalable server and web architectures including caching, concurrency, and transactions, configuration management, connectivity, logging and instrumentation, performance, security, encryption, and web services integration. * 2+ years of database engineering and design experience, preferably using MongoDB; ideally has experience with both SQL and noSQL database systems. * 1+ year of web development using JavaScript frameworks such as backbone.js, angular.js. * Strong experience with server side frameworks, specifically using Spring Framework, Spring Data, and experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. * Experience working with Cloud technologies, specifically AWS and related technologies such as S3, CloudFront, ELB, ElastiCache; experience with Linux OS environment with some shell scripting is highly desirable. * Experience integrating server side components with mobile and web front ends using APIs or frameworks. * Experience working within small and medium sized teams in an Agile/SCRUM environment is required. * Experience building successful products and SaaS platforms is highly desirable. ## Description * Collaborate with architect and other leads to deliver well designed REST APIs and high performing server, web, and database components. * Understand detailed requirements, create or review web and server side design specifications and develop new functionality for the platform releases. * Champion the use of good technical practices such as automated unit testing, code reviews, re-factoring, continuous integration, test automation, and source code control. * Participate in Agile working practices such as daily scrum meetings, sprint planning meetings, reviews, and retrospectives. * Create design and product release deliverables such as design documents consistent with established SDLC standards, methodologies, and best practices. * Remain current on new and innovative technologies, trends, and tools that could improve platform functionality. * Recommend the use of suitable technologies and products to utilize within or integrate with for delivering specific web and server side capabilities. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) ## Related Articles - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)