Full Stack Engineer - $55.29 - $64.90 per hour

About the Role

This opportunity is for a Senior Software Developer I - Full Stack to create robust, scalable, and accessible digital solutions for high-visibility projects. The role combines full-stack JavaScript development, technical leadership, stakeholder communication, AI-assisted workflows, and modern cloud-native engineering practices.

Technical Leadership and Strategy

• Collaborate with management, product, and design teams to shape development vision and strategy.
• Support the adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows where they improve delivery and outcomes.
• Guide cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact full-stack JavaScript solutions aligned with client goals.
• Contribute to development strategy using modern architectures such as React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Maintain a strong understanding of adjacent technical areas, including cloud-native services, AI/ML integrations, and API ecosystems.

Software Development and Problem-Solving

• Own contributions across the full stack, from responsive front-end interfaces to scalable back-end services.
• Use deep JavaScript and TypeScript expertise to support iterative, outcome-driven development.
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints.
• Build and support AI-assisted features such as LLM-powered workflows, intelligent document processing, and retrieval-augmented generation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in owned systems, using incidents to identify learning opportunities and system improvements.
• Make critical technical decisions that keep projects aligned with client needs and delivery goals.
• Evaluate when and how to responsibly apply AI/ML capabilities in production systems.

Team Development and Mentoring

• Mentor junior engineers across modern JavaScript frameworks and AI-augmented development practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in technical interviews for new engineering candidates.
• Support a culture of continuous learning around generative AI, prompt engineering, and agentic architectures.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate technical issues and progress clearly with team members and clients.
• Translate complex AI and engineering concepts into clear, actionable language.
• Present design documents, system diagrams, and technical proposals to clients, stakeholders, partners, and engineers.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for the discipline when working with stakeholders.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Improve software engineering processes and practices, including the adoption of AI-assisted development tools.
• Use tools such as Copilot, Claude, and automated testing to support engineering productivity and quality.
• Propose and evaluate multiple approaches to technical and process challenges.
• Champion best practices in JavaScript development, cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and responsible AI integration.
• Lead small, less critical, or temporary team structures and projects when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of professional JavaScript and TypeScript development across the full stack.
• Strong experience with React or Next.js for modern, responsive front-end applications.
• Proficiency with Node.js and server-side JavaScript frameworks such as Express, Fastify, or similar tools.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack.
• Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Able to work with stakeholders and communicate technical ideas clearly.

Preferred Experience

• Prior government contracting experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM APIs into production applications.
• Experience with AI-related patterns such as retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, or agentic workflows.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG in government contexts.
• Able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $135,000 per year

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay
• Health benefit contribution
• Remote work flexibility from the contiguous United States
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects with meaningful impact
• Supportive environment for personal and professional growth
• Transparent communication and fair treatment