Full-Stack Software Development Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Full-Stack Software Development Engineer with Security Clearance
Full-Stack Software Development Engineer Arlington, VA & Herndon, VA | Full Stack | Active TS/SCI Clearance Required Join Talos Mission Solutions as a Full-Stack Software Development Engineer and build mission-critical infrastructure for a top-tier hyperscale cloud environment. You'll architect and deliver end-to-end features in a high-visibility Management Console—work that scales from design through deployment and impacts operations across secure intelligence community environments.

This is a full-stack role for experienced developers who thrive shipping production code, collaborating across teams, and growing within a high-performing, clearance-friendly organization. Government Shutdown Status:
This position operates on a contract vehicle that is not impacted by federal government shutdowns. Work continues uninterrupted. What You'll Do

• Design & Develop:
Build scalable web applications using React, Type Script, and Java; architect robust solutions from functional requirements through production deployment

• Full-Stack Ownership:
Own features end-to-end—frontend interfaces (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/React), backend systems, RESTful API development, database integration, and deployment

• Collaborate:
Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, conduct code reviews, and maintain high engineering standards

• Documentation & Quality:
Produce clear technical documentation, implement testing methodologies, manage source control, and adhere to coding standards Who You Are

Required:

• Active Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI capable with polygraph) + US citizenship

• Minimum 3+ years of professional, non-internship full-stack development experience

• Proven expertise:
React, Type Script, Java, HTML/CSS, Java Script

• Demonstrated experience with API development, model integration, version control (Git), and database management

• Track record of shipping code across the full development lifecycle
Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline

• Hands-on experience with coding standards, code reviews, build processes, testing frameworks, and operations

• Familiarity with RESTful API design and testing frameworks Compensation & Total Rewards
Salary: $275,000–$315,000 (based on experience and clearance level)
Benefits Package:

• Retirement: 7% of base salary employer contribution to 401(k), immediately and fully vested

• Health Coverage: 100% company-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance (Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield + VSP)

• Paid Time Off:
Accrued monthly PTO + 11 discretionary paid holidays annually; additional week after 3 years

• Insurance:
Company-paid short-term disability, optional group long-term disability, and term life insurance (amount equal to base salary)

• Professional Development:
Annual training and education reimbursement allowance (pre-authorized)

• Wellness:
Up to $60/month gym/health club membership benefit

• Performance Bonus:
Discretionary annual bonuses distributed on fiscal year cycle (distributed every year since inception)

• Referral Program: $2,500–$10,000 bonus for qualified referrals (paid in two increments: 6 and 12 months post-hire)

• Culture:
Up to 8 hours annually for team-building and morale events