Full Stack Developer

Overview

CACI is currently looking for a Full Stack Developer with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia. Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

• Architect, design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable full-stack applications and features for both modernized and legacy systems. This includes hands-on development across front-end (UI/UX implementation), middle-tier (API development), and back-end (database interaction and business logic) components with minimal supervision.
• Actively participate and contribute to all Agile Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to define requirements, estimate tasks, and deliver committed sprint goals.
• Promote and ensure high standards of code quality through rigorous code reviews, automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), continuous integration, and adherence to secure coding practices. Contribute to the development and refinement of software engineering guidelines and best practices.
• Design and implement robust APIs and microservices for seamless integration between various system components and external services. Optimize application performance, scalability, and security across all layers of the stack.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues and architectural challenges. Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and technologies. Stay current with emerging industry trends and evaluate their applicability to the project.
• Support and collaborate with teammates, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and knowledge transfer to ensure collective product and team success.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a CBP background investigation (criteria include, but are not limited to: 3-year check for felony convictions, 1-year check for illegal drug use, 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in full-stack software design, development, and implementation, specifically contributing to complex, enterprise-level applications.
• Demonstrated strong understanding and practical experience across all layers of the software stack, including:
• Front-End:
  Deep proficiency in modern UI/UX development, component-based architectures, and responsive design principles.
• Middle-Tier:
  Expertise in designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs, microservices, and business logic.
• Back-End:
  Solid command of database design, data modeling, query optimization, and interaction with various data stores.
• Core Technical Stack Proficiency:
  Proven hands-on experience and advanced proficiency with at least one pairing from the following:
• Back-End:
  Java (with Spring Boot) OR C# (.NET Core/.NET)
• Front-End:
  React OR Angular (latest versions preferred)
• Database:
  Postgre
  
  SQL OR Oracle
• Extensive experience in applying core software engineering principles to produce high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code, including:
• Designing and building reusable libraries, components, and APIs.
• Implementing complex…