Job Description
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of backend services for mission-critical applications supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force programs. This role will contribute to building scalable APIs, improving system performance, and supporting cloud-based deployments. Most of your work will focus on designing and developing backend services, integrating with databases and external systems, and supporting CI/CD pipelines in a collaborative team environment. You will work with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, product owners, and program managers to deliver reliable and secure applications. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following established best practices Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards Optimize database queries and improve application performance Assist in designing scalable system architecture with guidance from senior engineers Support CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing and deployments Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production environments Contribute to documentation for systems, APIs, and processes What we like to see Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (GovCloud preferred) Understanding of application architecture concepts (layered architecture, separation of concerns) Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) Experience with Kubernetes or other orchestration tools Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services Exposure to security best practices for backend systems Strong understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, and API design principles Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments You should be familiar with One or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.j