Forward-Deployed Engineer | Secret Clearance

LMI Government Consulting; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Tacoma, WA (Joint Base Lewis‑McChord) to integrate advanced technologies into military workflows and deliver scalable software solutions for Soldiers and mission users.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, strong JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js/React experience, and ability to work onsite with occasional CONUS travel for mission support.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience building modern web apps using JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience developing backend services using a server-side framework (e.g., Node.js or equivalent).
• Experience working with relational databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and external data sources.
• Experience deploying applications in containerized environments (e.g., Docker).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows supporting iterative software delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with end users and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Soldiers to understand operational requirements and translate mission needs into technical solutions within the SHEPRD application.
• Implement rapid updates, enhancements, and fixes to ensure the application aligns with real-world mission objectives and user feedback.
• Test, deploy, and maintain new functionality and features, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and systems.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting directly to operational users, both on‑site and remotely.
• Conduct training and mentoring sessions to empower Soldiers and other users to maximize their use and understanding of the application.
• Participate in agile development practices, including sprint planning and stand‑up meetings, to ensure continuous improvement and alignment of software capabilities with user requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to streamline development workflows and leverage best practices for efficiency and scalability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to address complex operational challenges.
• Prepare and present documentation, demonstrations, and reports to stakeholders to showcase progress and application performance.
• CONUS only travel occasionally to other 25th Infantry Division locations or associated mission sites to provide localized technical support as needed.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST APIs

Relational databases

Docker

CI/CD

Agile

Communication

React

Express

Tools

Node.js

React

Docker

Kubernetes

Express

Job description

LMI Government Consulting is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Tacoma, WA (Joint Base Lewis‑McChord) to integrate advanced technologies into military workflows and deliver scalable software solutions for Soldiers and mission users.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, strong JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js/React experience, and ability to work onsite with occasional CONUS travel for mission support.