Full Stack Software Engineer - Herndon, VA

Full Stack Software Engineer
Job : 26-1101
Clearance: Minimum Secret clearance
Location: Herndon, VA

You will build and enhance full stack applications by developing React front‑end features and creating backend services with Node.js and Spring Boot. You will set up and maintain REST APIs and microservices, then deploy and operate them in AWS (including Lambda and other cloud services) using Docker/Kubernetes. You will design and work with SQL/No

SQL databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle/Aurora/DynamoDB) to support application data and analytics needs. You will work closely with the team in an Agile/Dev Sec Ops  environment, using Git/Jenkins and standard SDLC practices, and help guide others through code reviews and technical mentorship.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong focus on React and Node.js, Spring boot and a minimum of 3+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of cloud‑native development principles and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Ability to develop and maintain responsive web applications ensuring high performance, usability, and scalability.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, EMR, Redshift, Glue, S3, IAM, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, RDS, Amazon Aurora, SQL Server are desirable).
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and related libraries.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala; open‑source RDBMS and No
  
  SQL databases; container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; and a variety of AWS tools and services.
• Strong experience with database design (SQL, No
  
  SQL) and analytics.
• Mentor others in development technologies, tools, and processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Understanding of RESTful application programming interfaces (APIs) and how web browsers work.
• Experience building out design systems, pattern libraries, and/or style guides (a plus).

• Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance.
• BS Degree and 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of full‑stack development in Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Python, Bootstrap, Angular, ReactJS.
• Expert understanding of microservices architecture and cloud implementations using Amazon Web Services.
• 3+ years of experience setting up and working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, especially AWS Lambda and other serverless technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Kubernetes platform including migration activities.
• Use of industry‑leading tools such as Git, Git Hub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting.
• Expert knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• In‑depth experience with common Agile practices, service‑orientated environments, and better development practices.
• In‑depth experience working in an Agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Solid knowledge of Java development.
• Solid knowledge of AWS application migration.
• Well versed with using version control systems.
• Well versed with using issue/problem tracking systems.
• Strong communication skill.