Senior Full Stack Developer

Overview

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both back-end and front-end development, bringing knowledge in multiple programming languages and frameworks. This role demands a self-starter who can take vaguely defined tasks and independently deliver high-quality solutions.

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Utilize Java, including JEE and REST web services, for back-end development.
• Implement and optimize front-end applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Node.js.
• Work with Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres databases.
• Operate within Linux environments.
• Apply Agile software development methodologies in your work.
• Support the entire product lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack.

• Education:
  
  bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.
• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.
• Non-internship professional software development experience of 2+ years.
• Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects.
• Must have an active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access (TSSCI).

• Experience with Continuous Integration and Automated Testing using tools like Jenkins/Hudson, Selenium, JUnit, etc.
• Knowledge of Java Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring.
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases like Mongo
  
  DB or Cassandra.
• Understanding of server virtualization using VMWare.
• Web development skills in HTML5, JavaScript, JSP, GWT, or other frameworks.

• Work/Life Balance:
  Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.
• Pay Range:
  There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.
• Flex Time:
  Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, an employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month.
• Individual Benefits Account (IBA):
  To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a flexible benefits package, the IBA, which places the power of choice in the hands of our employees. The IBA can be used for such things as medical and vision insurance, dental insurance, time off with pay, profit sharing, 401k, educational benefits, and more.
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) and Stock Options:
  The PSP is a quarterly-funded retirement plan; stock options are offered to new employees with additional opportunities based on performance goals.
• Lifelong Learning:
  Our culture promotes growth through company-provided online learning opportunities, periodic training, and IBA-funded education expenses.
• Bring Your True Self:
  We embrace diversity and inclusion and support employee-led interest groups.
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.