Back End Software Developer

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Back End Software Developer to join their agile teams on complex DoD projects. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge command and control software, integrating AI capabilities into a high-performance UI. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full stack development, particularly with React, and will be responsible for writing quality code, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring seamless integration of backend systems. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full stack web development experience with a focus on React.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Experience with cloud platforms and deployment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend and frontend components for AI integration in applications.
• Write high-quality code and participate in the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

JavaScript

React

TypeScript

CSS

HTML

Asynchronous Programming

Cloud Platforms

Version Control (Git)

AI Integration

Education

STEM B.S.

Tools

Jest

Rollup

Webpack

Babel

SQL

NoSQL

RabbitMQ

Apache Kafka

Job description

Job Title: Back End Software Developer

Location: United States - Fully Remote

Eligibility: Candidate must be a US Citizen eligible to possess a clearance

Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Back End) to work alongside balanced agile delivery teams on highly complex DoD projects, specifically the development of command and control (C2) software. Our client, with its partners, is building an innovative cloud-based command and control system that seamlessly integrates existing capabilities and provides automation that improves efficiency and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. A perfect candidate is able to write high-quality code, integrate with partner capability providers, and ensure code and product quality. This position will work alongside the development team and other capability providers to integrate AI / ML capabilities to a high-performance UI.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Develop an "AI abstraction layer" consisting of backend and frontend software components that will enable the integration of any AI algorithm to a React-based application.
2. Develop server-side / back-end application logic and database schema that integrate the work of front-end developers.
3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of reusable component libraries and shared codebase.
4. Write high-quality code, applying best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
5. Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment, using an agile, iterative process.
6. Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality through effective testing strategies.
7. Collaborate with developers, designers, testers, project managers, product managers, and project sponsors.
8. Communicate tasking estimation and progress regularly to a development lead and product owner through appropriate tools.
9. Ensure seamless integration with backend systems, including databases, data pipelines for ML, and messaging systems.
10. Team with other developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Required Experience

1. At least 8+ years of professional full stack web development experience (5+ with a STEM B.S.) with a focus on React (other Javascript frameworks are a plus).
2. Able to develop organized, accessible, and performant apps using JavaScript, TypeScript, advanced CSS, and HTML.
3. Solid understanding of application architecture, and concepts like asynchronous programming, closures, types, and ES6.
4. Demonstrated familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment strategies (cloud architect or operations certification is a plus).
5. Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git) and effective collaborative development workflows.
6. Experience managing robust build & test tools and implementing workflow automations (e.g., Jest, Rollup, Webpack, Babel).
7. Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka).
8. Experience integrating AI solutions (e.g., large language models) to React-based applications.
9. Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Experience

1. Familiarity with security and data protections concepts and methods.
2. A portfolio of past projects with code samples or GitHub links.
3. Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking.
4. Ability to make effective architecture decisions and document them clearly.
5. Design-minded attention to detail in user interface implementation.
6. Geospatial information systems (GIS) experience.
7. Familiarity with cloud-native geospatial data formats like geoJSON, geoParquet, geoArrow.