Full Stack Software Developer

Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to join our client in Reston, VA. This role involves maintaining and enhancing existing legacy applications while playing a key role in transitioning to a new system architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both frontend and backend development, with a particular focus on Java. Additionally, this position requires an additional security scrub due to the sensitive nature of the work. Key Responsibilities: Legacy System Maintenance: Work with existing legacy applications, ensuring their continued functionality while planning for their eventual transition to new architectures. System Architecture Transition: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new system architectures that replace legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption. Full Stack Development: Develop and maintain both frontend and backend components of web applications, ensuring a responsive and efficient user experience. Client/Server Architecture: Leverage your experience in client/server-based architectures to support the development and optimization of applications that meet both current and future needs. Database Management: Create, implement, and manage complex database components, including functions, scripts, stored procedures, and triggers, to support application performance and reliability. Security Compliance: Ensure all development processes adhere to strict security protocols and contribute to regular security audits and assessments. Qualifications: Experience: 3-5 years of Full Stack development experience, with a preference for Java. Experience with both frontend and backend technologies is essential. Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java, including experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate. Frontend Skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js. Backend Skills: Experience with backend development, particularly in building scalable and secure server-side applications. Client/Server Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working on applications built on client/server architecture, including knowledge of communication protocols and data exchange methods. Database Skills: Expertise in relational databases, with the ability to design, optimize, and maintain database components that support application functionality. Version Control: Proficiency in using Git or other version control systems to manage and track changes in the codebase. Security Best Practices: Strong understanding of security best practices in software development, particularly in maintaining and securing legacy systems during transition periods. Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions. Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Additional Requirements: Security Clearance: This position requires an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph