Full Stack Developer Job Newport News area,Virginia USA,Software Development

Full Stack Developer
Mid – Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $70,000 - $130,000 | Onsite:
Newport News, VA

Support mission-critical Command and Control (C2) systems—designing, developing, and modernizing full-stack software solutions that deliver real-time situational awareness to U.S. and allied warfighters across the global battlespace.

A Day in the Life - What you’ll do

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications supporting mission-critical C2 platforms.
Build intuitive, scalable, and secure front-end user interfaces for situational awareness and intelligence systems.
Develop robust back-end services, APIs, and microservices to support real-time data processing and system integration.
Architect and integrate RESTful web services and event-driven systems for high-performance applications.
Collaborate with geographically distributed Agile teams across the full software development lifecycle.
Support sustainment and modernization efforts for enterprise-level DoD systems.
Conduct independent technical investigations, recommend solutions, and support integration of new capabilities.
Design and manage databases across multiple paradigms including SQL, No

SQL, and geospatial systems.
Ensure compliance with DoD security standards, secure coding practices, and performance requirements.
Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies.
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across front-end and back-end components.
Communicate technical progress, risks, and solutions effectively with stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline or equivalent experience
Mid-Level: 3–5+ years of professional software development experience
Senior-Level: 5–10+ years of professional software development experience
Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
Strong experience with Java and Object-Oriented Design and Programming
Experience designing and architecting front-end and back-end applications
Experience developing RESTful APIs and web services
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms (Kafka, Rabbit

MQ, Active

MQ, or similar)
Experience with database design and management (SQL, No

SQL, Geospatial, key/value stores)
Strong understanding of full-stack software architecture and design principles
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with frameworks and tools such as Spring/Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM, Type Script, Maven, Gradle, and Jenkins
Experience with Graph

QL and modern API design practices
Proficiency with IDEs such as VSCode, Eclipse, or Net Beans
Experience with automated testing tools (JUnit, Jest, Robot Framework, Selenium)
Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and component libraries (Bootstrap, Material UI, Quasar)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized application development
Familiarity with Linux and Windows system administration
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops practices
Knowledge of DoD STIGs, secure coding standards, and static code analysis tools (Sonar Qube, Fortify)
Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) systems and defense environments
Experience with performance testing, debugging, and system optimization
Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts to algorithm development
Background in military intelligence, imagery, or strategic planning
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.

Why Caribou…