Senior Full Stack Application Developer with Security Clearance

About the role

Kentro is hiring a Senior Full Stack Application Developer to support a Contract Management Tool, a mission-critical platform designed to modernize financial planning, execution tracking, and audit readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure full stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement financial tool capabilities
• Integrate with DoD financial management systems and ensure data compliance with government regulations
• Create RESTful APIs and microservices that ensure clean, secure data pipelines
• Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs and RMF guidelines
• Implement role-based access controls and maintain system integrity through audit-compliant design
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, code reviews, testing, and release processes
• Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full stack development experience supporting web-based applications
• Strong experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Back-end expertise with C#, Node.js, .NET Core, Java, or Python
• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud)
• Strong understanding of application security, RBAC, and API development
• Experience working within DoD or federal IT environments
• Required Certifications (Government Compliance): DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Examples: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Must be current and verifiable for network/system access

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Familiarity with DoD budgeting processes (e.g., POM, O&M, RDT&E)
• Experience developing financial or audit-traceable platforms
• Understanding of STIGs, ACAS scanning, RMF documentation, and system hardening
• Prior work on software tools used for budget forecasting, contract execution, or manpower allocation