Full Stack Developer - Hybrid

Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to support a mission-critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program within the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD).

The successful candidate will design, develop, modernize, and maintain highly available, scalable, real-time applications supporting CBP's mission of screening and processing travelers at U.S. ports of entry.

This hands-on role requires strong expertise in Java, JavaScript, React, Angular, cloud-native development, microservices, AI/ML, and Agile SecDevOps practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, high-performance full-stack applications supporting DHS/CBP mission-critical systems.
• Develop responsive front-end applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Build and integrate backend services using Java, Spring, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Develop cloud-ready applications and support cloud migration, containerization, and modernization initiatives.
• Incorporate AI/ML technologies into the software development lifecycle and mission-supporting solutions.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• Participate in architecture, technical design, development, unit testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile Scrum and SecDevOps environments, supporting CI/CD and automated testing.
• Evaluate technical solutions and recommend improvements aligned with business objectives, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Support the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, estimation, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience or Master's degree with 10 years; alternatively, 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Citizenship/Clearance: U.S. Citizen with DoD TS clearance or DHS Full BI; must meet CBP background investigation requirements before starting.
• Cloud Development: 3+ years developing cloud-ready applications and/or migrating applications to cloud environments.
• Backend Development: 2+ years of experience with Java, JSF, JavaScript, Spring, or automated testing tools such as Selenium.
• Frontend Development: Minimum 2 years of experience in at least two technologies, including React, Angular, Redux, HTML, CSS, JSX, Bootstrap, ES6, JWT, JSON, Babel, Webpack, Axios, NPM, or Node.js.
• JavaScript Frameworks: Proficiency in JavaScript, DOM manipulation, the JavaScript object model, and React/Angular principles.
• Microservices/APIs: 2+ years of experience developing and integrating microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Web Technologies: Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Axios, and modern authentication mechanisms such as JWT.
• AI/ML: Experience using AI/ML throughout the software development lifecycle and/or implementing AI/ML solutions.
• DevSecOps: Experience with Agile Scrum, SecDevOps, automated testing, and containerized applications, preferably using Konvoy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Gemini Enterprise AI Platform, Google Cloud, Redux Store, ES6, Babel, Webpack, NPM, Node.js, and application performance optimization.
• AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification and an active Full CBP Background Investigation (BI).

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time OffPTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility - 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus - Project-based
• Yearly bonus - Company based