Defense-Systems Full-Stack Dev (Secret Clearance)

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to rapidly prototype and implement Command and Control systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to bridge gaps in human-machine warfighting environments, delivering end-to-end software across databases, APIs, and UI.

You will drive secure, scalable solutions with CI/CD and documentation. The role requires 5+ years in full-stack development, React experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack implementation for complex systems (military/system experience preferred).
• Experience with full-stack web development, React experience preferred.
• Experience in a team environment focused on rapid prototyping.
• Ability to work with government/DoD sponsors and analysis teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain a SECRET level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Active Secret clearance or higher is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly design, develop, and deploy databases, backend APIs, and user-interface applications using modern architectures and practices.
• Lead the implementation of approved solution designs; maintain, test, debug, optimize, and improve production software.
• Establish and uphold software quality standards through code reviews, automated testing, secure development, CI/CD, and debt management.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including architecture, APIs, deployment procedures, and user guides.
• Build and integrate agentic AI workflows to improve development processes with proper security controls and oversight.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor a team of developers to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Full stack development

React

Node.js

Security practices

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

5+ years of full-stack experience

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to rapidly prototype and implement Command and Control systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to bridge gaps in human-machine warfighting environments, delivering end-to-end software across databases, APIs, and UI.

You will drive secure, scalable solutions with CI/CD and documentation. The role requires 5+ years in full-stack development, React experience, and the ability to