Full Stack Engineer (CSS, JavaScript)

About the Role: Bixal is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to develop, maintain, and support applications for a federal platform used in governmentwide regulatory planning and review. These systems serve federal agencies, oversight offices, and the public, requiring reliable, secure operations around the clock while a modern replacement platform is developed. You will maintain existing Java, Spring, and Oracle applications, resolve production issues, deliver security updates, and develop enhancements for current systems. You will also contribute to new features, integrations, automated testing, and cloud- and container-based applications. Working within an agile team, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, a security lead, and help desk staff to support both legacy and modern platforms. This is a full-time position on an awarded federal contract with a 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods.

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain features, services, and APIs across Java and Spring applications backed by Oracle and modern cloud- and container-based applications. Deliver defect fixes, security patches, and application enhancements in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Tomcat environments. Investigate help desk escalations by reproducing issues, identifying root causes, and communicating solutions clearly. Apply security updates and remediate vulnerabilities within contractual timelines in collaboration with the security lead. Validate system functionality following code, infrastructure, and client-managed environment changes. Support integrations with related federal systems, data migration, and cutover activities. Build accessible, user-friendly interfaces that meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements. Develop automated unit, integration, and regression tests to support at least 90% code coverage. Ensure code meets linting and accessibility requirements and has no medium- or high-severity security findings before each release. Deploy changes through automated CI/CD pipelines and support rollback procedures when necessary. Develop and maintain reports using JasperReports or Crystal Reports and respond to ad hoc data requests. Maintain inline documentation, dependencies, and technical notes. Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, reviews, and retrospectives. Cross-train across systems to help the team respond to changing priorities. Participate in code reviews and provide and receive constructive feedback. Perform other relevant duties consistent with assigned responsibilities and qualifications.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. At least 5 years of professional full-stack software development experience. Hands-on experience developing and maintaining production applications using Java and the Spring Framework. Experience with relational databases, preferably Oracle, including writing and optimizing SQL queries. Experience working in Linux server environments, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience writing automated tests and working with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Experience with Git-based version control. Experience supporting live production systems, including troubleshooting and resolving user-reported issues. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust determination in support of a federal government contract.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering software solutions for federal government clients. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or major cloud platforms such as AWS or cloud.gov. Experience administering Apache Tomcat and tuning application servers. Experience with JasperReports, Crystal Reports, or similar reporting tools. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Loki. Experience developing accessible interfaces that comply with Section 508 and WCAG standards. Experience supporting migration from legacy applications to modern platforms.

Location and Work Arrangement: Fully remote within the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Contract Duration: Full-time position on an awarded contract.12-month base period with two additional 12-month option periods.

Salary and Benefits: Annual salary range: $120,000–$140,000. Most offers tend to fall near the midpoint of the range. Compensation decisions consider experience, skills, and internal equity.

Application Security and Accessibility Support: Official recruitment communications will come from email addresses ending in @bixal.com or @bixal.na.teamtailor-mail.com. Applicants should exercise caution with messages from other sources. Bixal provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and interview process and for performing essential job functions. To request assistance or an accommodation, contact talent@bixal.com. Applicants do not need to disclose personal details or the nature of their request. Bixal aims to respond within 24 hours during the regular workweek or on the next operating day during weekends and holidays.