Software Developer, Full Stack Developer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) is seeking an experienced Software Engineer who can independently design, build, and deliver full stack web applications. This role is intended for someone with proven experience taking applications from initial idea to production deployment while working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

The selected candidate will begin by learning NCDMM systems and understanding the existing codebase. Once familiar with our environment, the candidate will quickly transition into leading development efforts with minimal supervision. This includes gathering requirements through workshops, translating business needs into technical plans, coordinating sprint activities, and ensuring that development work progresses smoothly and on schedule.

NCDMM uses a technology stack centered on Type Script and React with Next.js. Candidates must be proficient in JavaScript, React, the Type Script type system, and core web development fundamentals including HTML, CSS, and relational databases. Experience with backend development using Express or similar frameworks is strongly preferred because this role requires ownership of full stack solutions.

The candidate will participate in design and architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem solving. Responsibilities include developing new features, improving and maintaining existing applications, and creating new tools and systems from the ground up. The candidate will also help guide project direction by working with stakeholders, documenting requirements, planning and managing sprints, and ensuring successful delivery of each development cycle.

• Develop and maintain web application features using Git, Type Script, React, Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, Better-auth, React Hook Form, tRPC, Express, shadcn, and Docker
• Incorporate AI into the systems developed
• Write clean, maintainable code that follows NCDMM established patterns and practices
• Transform design requirements and business needs into working software
• Debug and resolve issues in existing applications across the full stack
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback into development
• Maintain and refactor existing codebases to improve performance and reliability
• Document technical decisions and implementation details when necessary
• Write and maintain automated tests for new and existing features
• Travel is expected (