Full Stack Engineer (REST API Design)
About the Companyi Adeptive Technologies is an 8(a) small business specializing in modern data, cloud, and AI solutions for federal government programs. The company focuses on building secure, scalable technology systems and works with engineers and architects to deliver solutions in FedRAMP-authorized environments. Its approach emphasizes hands-on engineering, strong technical architecture, and integrating security and governance throughout the development process. About the Rolei Adeptive Technologies is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to take end-to-end technical ownership of a user-facing portal supporting a federal health agency. In this role, you will lead the architecture and development of the React front end, APIs, and supporting services while guiding the human-centered design (HCD) and user experience process. You will establish technical direction, ensure accessibility compliance, oversee software quality, and mentor other engineers. This position requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance full-stack development, user experience, security, and system performance.
Responsibilities:
Own the end-to-end architecture, development, and delivery of the portal, including the React front end, APIs, and supporting services.
Establish technical direction, architectural standards, and development patterns for the engineering team.
Design and develop API-first solutions, RESTful APIs, service integrations, and front-end components.
Lead the human-centered design process by coordinating user research with agency staff and defining the portal's design direction.
Develop and maintain the portal's design system in collaboration with supporting design resources.
Ensure accessibility is built into the development process and meets Section 508 and WCAG standards.
Validate accessibility compliance throughout development and delivery.
Maintain quality across the full application stack through automated testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity while maintaining accountability for code quality and reliability.
Keep critical application logic deterministic, maintainable, and covered by appropriate tests.
Collaborate with security, data, and platform teams to deliver solutions within a FedRAMP-authorized environment.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance throughout development.
Support the development of secure, accessible, and scalable portal experiences for large user groups.
Qualifications:
At least 8 years of experience building production web applications.
Recent hands-on experience with full-stack software development and API design.
Strong experience with React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript.
Solid backend development experience, including building services and RESTful APIs.
Demonstrated ability to own and deliver a user-facing product across the front end, APIs, and overall user experience.
Practical experience with human-centered design (HCD), user research, design direction, and design systems.
Understanding of accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG.Demonstrated technical leadership with the ability to remain actively involved in development.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools while maintaining responsibility for code quality, testing, and reliability.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Required Skills:
Full-stack software development.
API design and development of RESTful APIs.
React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript.
Backend service development.
Human-centered design (HCD), user research, design direction, and design systems.
Accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG.Technical leadership and mentoring.
Use of AI-assisted development tools with responsibility for code quality, testing, and reliability.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in FedRAMP or NIST 800-53 environments and familiarity with federal agency security requirements.
- Experience with Figma and design system development or ownership.
- Experience integrating data platforms, business intelligence tools, or reporting solutions such as Amazon QuickSight or embedded analytics.
- Knowledge of AWS and secure cloud architecture.
- Experience developing AI-assisted features using tools such as Amazon Bedrock.
- Experience building accessible, data-rich portals for large user populations.
- Pay range and compensation package
- Salary details were not specified in the provided job description.
- Eligible benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) plan with company contribution.
- Paid time off.
- Federal holidays.
- Training and professional certification support.
- Tuition assistance.
Equal Opportunity Statementi:
Adeptive Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.