Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer - Remote Eligible (Washington, DC)GDIT is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to support high-impact customer initiatives in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for engineers who excel in building production-grade user interfaces, thrive in Agile environments, and are excited about solving complex problems at scale.About the RoleYou will work across the entire application stack with a strong emphasis on React and either Python or Java. You'll architect and build performant microservices, tackle complex engineering challenges, and guide technical decision-making. This role demands experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems and modern cloud tooling.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and enhance core services supporting customer intake, screening, and data dissemination.Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and architectural issues.Work end-to-end across the stack with full ownership of implementation.Propose innovative, data-driven solutions that operate effectively at scale.Collaborate in a fast-paced, open, and highly technical environment.Lead and mentor developers to engineers and deliver high-quality software solutions.Required Qualifications8+ years of full stack development experience.5+ years of hands-on React development.Strong background in Java-based web development and distributed systems.Proven experience building production-grade React applications (components, routing, state management, APIs, optimization).Experience using AI-assisted development tools for design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.Solid understanding of application architecture and modern design patterns.Proficiency with Git, branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD.Experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers.Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Preferred SkillsExperience integrating with AWS SDKs (e.g., S3).Developing scalable RESTful services in cloud environments.Understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards and testing tools.Familiarity with modern UI/UX principles.What We OfferFlexible work schedule.401(k) with company match.Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.A collaborative, innovative engineering culture.The chance to make a meaningful impact on mission-critical systems.The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None Telecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote