Full Stack Developer

*About the Role:* We are seeking a skilled *Full Stack Developer* with active TS/SCI clearance to develop secure, cloud-native applications from database schema through backend services and production user interfaces. You will support an existing platform while building pilot solutions, APIs, and custom MVPs in a secure, classified environment. *Key Responsibilities:*

• Develop robust Python backends using Django, FastAPI (including async/ASGI) with modern Python 3.13+.
• Build production-grade frontends using React, Next.js or equivalent modern frameworks.
• Design RESTful APIs, Backend-for-Frontend patterns, and Pydantic-driven validation.
• Handle PostgreSQL schema design, query optimization, migrations, and data loading.
• Manage AWS application deployment and troubleshooting across classified partitions and regions (EKS, Aurora, S3, IAM, VPC, KMS).
• Utilize Terraform for infrastructure module development and maintenance.
• Integrate authentication using Keycloak, OIDC, SAML, or CAC/PIV with secure token handling.
• Maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure development for STIG-hardened, FIPS-validated environments.

*Required Qualifications:*

• *Active TS/SCI Clearance* is strictly required.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven production experience with Python (Django/FastAPI) and modern frontend (React/Next.js).
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud deployment, Terraform, and DevSecOps tools.
• Must live in Maryland and be comfortable working onsite in Suitland, MD 2-3 days weekly if required.

Application Question(s):

• What is your current security clearance level, and is your TS/SCI clearance fully active? (Please specify your clearance level and current status)
• Are you a US Citizen or a Green Card holder?
• Are you able and willing to work on-site in Suitland, MD, 2 to 3 days per week as required?
• Is the annual base salary range of $150,000 – $170,000 acceptable to you?
• Do you have hands-on, end-to-end production experience developing both Python backends (Django/FastAPI) and React/Next.js frontends?
• What is your hands-on experience with classified AWS deployments, Terraform module development, and authentication frameworks (such as Keycloak, OIDC, or SAML)?
• Describe your experience with resolving DevSecOps challenges and utilizing AI-assisted development tools in secure environments.
• What is your earliest available start date for this role?