Full-Stack Dev (TS/SCI) - Mission-Critical Gov Tech

General Dynamics - IT; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities incl

Cutting-edge technology you can learn

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Developer to transform government projects from McLean, VA. You will shape software architecture, implement scalable back-end and front-end systems, and ensure secure, high-performing solutions for mission-critical needs.

Requirements include a BA/BS in IT or related field with 15+ years of experience, plus hands-on work with Java, Python, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern JS frameworks like React and Lit.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, certifications or training, or work experience
• 15+ years of related experience
• Experience with Java and Python.
• Build and maintain scalable, reliable and secure back end systems; API development including RESTful services and GraphQL.
• Build and manage microservices architectures; use containerization tools such as Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Use relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NOSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) including schema design, query optimization, indexing and performance tuning for high-volume databases.
• Use database management and version control to maintain data integrity, implement migration and ensure data availability in production environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment and monitor processes to ensure quick and reliable deployments of new features and updates.
• Use JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React and Lit.
• Ensure effective integration of front-end interfaces with back end services to deliver seamless user experience.
• Optimize back end performance through caching (Redis, Memcached), load balancing, and queueing.
• Design scalable architectures to handle high levels of concurrency and large data volumes.
• Knowledge of emerging back end technologies and best practices and suggest to sponsor on how to apply these enhancements.

Skills

Java

Python

API development

GraphQL

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

JavaScript

React

Lit

Front-end integration

Caching

Load balancing

Concurrency

Architecture design

Redis/Memcached

Education

BA/BS in IT or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Memcached

GraphQL

REST APIs

Jenkins

CI/CD

Job description

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Developer to transform government projects from McLean, VA. You will shape software architecture, implement scalable back-end and front-end systems, and ensure secure, high-performing solutions for mission-critical needs.

Requirements include a BA/BS in IT or related field with 15+ years of experience, plus hands-on work with Java, Python, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern JS frameworks like React and Lit.