Full-Stack Developer, Data Platforms and Backend Services with Security Clearance

Full-Stack DeveloperLocation: Columbia, MDTelework: N/AClearance Required: TS/SCI with PolygraphSalary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 At Shadow Strategies, you will join a culture defined by innovation, purpose, and meaningful impact. We seek engineers who turn complex data problems into clear, reliable capability. If you are inspired by complexity, motivated by clarity, and committed to excellence, we invite you to become part of something exceptional. This role focuses on building secure, scalable services that make complex relational datasets accessible and searchable. You will help design and maintain repeatable pipelines to ingest, parse, search, and present custom datasets. The stack includes React, Elastic Stack, and NodeJS, with an emphasis on backend services that power a responsive user experience. What You'll Do * Build and maintain backend services that support data ingest, transformation, search, and displayIntegrate Elastic-based search capabilities and optimize for performance and relevanceCollaborate with front-end engineers to deliver a cohesive, responsive user experienceEstablish repeatable patterns for data workflows across multiple applicationsContribute to code quality, observability, and secure development practicesRequired Skills * ElasticJavaScript with NodeJSApache NiFiDesired Skills * Human-computer interaction conceptsKubernetesGit workflowsCI and CD practicesYears of Experience and Degree Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 7 years of experienceOR 11 years of experience without a degreeWhy ShadowYou will work in a mission-focused environment where clarity, reliability, and craft matter. Engineers at Shadow help shape how people find and use data, and how systems perform under real-world conditions. You will have what you need to do your best work: * Fully covered health insurance for medical, dental, and visionPaid parental leave: 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner doesFlexible leave: 36 days total each year, including 25 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays401(k) for your futureShort-term and long-term disabilityAnnual health stipend if you opt out of our insuranceThe Extras? They're Built In.No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters. Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive-inside and outside of work. See our benefit plan here: Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and compensation. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.