Senior Enterprise Application Developer (Full Stack)

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

1,100+ Team members
• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Senior Enterprise Application Developer (Full Stack) to join our Information Technology team in any US office or remote. In this role, you will work within a collaborative team of internal developers to design and deliver high-impact, business-critical applications across the full technology stack.

You will take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery, spanning modern frontend development with React, backend services in .NET, and scalable, cloud-native architectures on Amazon Web Services.

This role includes responsibility for system architecture, technical leadership, and hands-on development, with a strong emphasis on building and integrating AI-driven solutions, including applications powered by large language models and modern AI platforms.

You will partner closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable systems that deliver measurable value to the organization.

• Design and build modern, responsive web applications using React and related ecosystems
• Develop robust, scalable backend services using .NET / ASP.NET Core
• Own features end-to-end, from user experience and frontend implementation to API design, data access, and persistence
• Build intuitive, high-performance interfaces that enable complex workflows and data interactions

• Design and implement applications leveraging LLMs and modern AI tooling
• Integrate AI into core business workflows, including:
  • Document processing
  • Intelligent automation
  • Advanced data analysis
• Utilize modern AI platforms (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Azure AI APIs) to deliver production-grade solutions
• Apply AI/ML techniques to enhance application capabilities, improve efficiency, and unlock new business value

• Architect, build, and deploy scalable, cloud-native solutions on Amazon Web Services
• Design and implement event-driven and serverless systems, leveraging services such as:
  • AWS Lambda
  • Step Functions
  • ECS
  • S3, EventBridge, SQS
• Ensure systems are resilient, cost-efficient, and optimized for performance at scale
• Apply best practices for distributed systems, observability, and fault tolerance

• Lead the design and development of scalable, mission-critical systems, including N-tier and CQRS/ES architectures
• Define and evolve system architecture across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure
• Interface directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Provide technical leadership across projects, guiding design decisions and ensuring engineering excellence
• Mentor developers and foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high-quality delivery

• Apply best practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, and modern architectural patterns
• Operate within Agile SDLC frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Azure DevOps, enabling automated testing and reliable deployments
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve developer productivity, automate testing, and enhance code quality
• Implement secure coding practices aligned with industry standards (e.g., OWASP), including input validation, authentication/authorization, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation
• Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and data protection requirements across all layers of the system
• Oversee the ongoing support, performance optimization, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications

• Strong experience building modern web applications with React (or similar frontend frameworks)
• Deep expertise in backend development using .NET / ASP.NET Core
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable system architectures, RESTful APIs, and cloud-integrated applications

• Extensive experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS
• Strong hands-on experience with serverless architectures and event-driven systems
• Experience building and operating cloud-native applications in production environments

• Proven experience designing distributed, scalable systems
• Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven architectures, and system integration patterns
• Ability to balance performance, scalability, maintainability, and cost in system design

• Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM-based solutions into enterprise applications
• Familiarity with platforms such as Amazon Bedrock, Azure AI, or similar
• Experience using AI tools to enhance software development workflows

• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, RDS)
• Expertise in data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices (GitHub, Azure DevOps)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and iterative delivery

• Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and deliver results in dynamic environments

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.