Full Stack Developer

careers-uicalaska; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Full Stack Developer (RDTE) in Dahlgren, VA to support the entire hardware/software lifecycle from planning to deployment. You will build, test, and maintain web interfaces that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities, leveraging modern frameworks.

The role requires strong collaboration in an Agile environment, experience with Python, Vue.js, Java Spring Boot, and containerized workflows with Docker, plus cloud familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five (3–5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience resolving customer issues, including support within cloud-based environments.
• Ability to serve as a technical consultant for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing and testing web applications that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Experience with JavaScript development.
• Ability to validate code correctness and deliver stable, low-defect changes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, including participation in daily stand-ups, sprint grooming/refinement, and sprint planning sessions.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat).

Responsibilities

• Application Development: Build, enhance, and maintain high-quality application code and automated tests, including unit, functional, performance, and acceptance tests, for web interfaces that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Software Development: Apply working knowledge of Python (Flask), JavaScript (Vue.js), Java (Spring Boot), and/or other application development languages such as .NET. Support containerized development workflows using Docker.
• Database Support: Demonstrate a basic understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases in support of application development and troubleshooting.
• Systems Administration: Perform basic Linux system support and scripting tasks using Linux and Bash.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate, diagnose, and resolve application and environment-related issues, including customer-facing support when required.
• Technical Collaboration: Serve as a great team player,technical contributor and consultant to internal and external stakeholders, supporting development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Agile Delivery Support: Operate effectively in a fast-paced Agile development environment, including participation in 2-week sprint cycles, daily stand-ups, sprint grooming, and sprint planning sessions.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Linux

SQL

CI/CD

Git

Azure

AWS

Cloud experience

Agile

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Vue.js

Job description

Overview

FULL STACK DEVELOPER (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Full Stack Support will assist with the entire hardware/software lifecycle, including planning and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Application Development: Build, enhance, and maintain high-quality application code and automated tests, including unit, functional, performance, and acceptance tests, for web interfaces that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Software Development: Apply working knowledge of Python (Flask), JavaScript (Vue.js), Java (Spring Boot), and/or other application development languages such as .NET. Support containerized development workflows using Docker.
• Database Support: Demonstrate a basic understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases in support of application development and troubleshooting.
• Systems Administration: Perform basic Linux system support and scripting tasks using Linux and Bash.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate, diagnose, and resolve application and environment-related issues, including customer-facing support when required.
• Technical Collaboration: Serve as a great team player,technical contributor and consultant to internal and external stakeholders, supporting development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Agile Delivery Support: Operate effectively in a fast-paced Agile development environment, including participation in 2-week sprint cycles, daily stand-ups, sprint grooming, and sprint planning sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five (3–5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience resolving customer issues, including support within cloud-based environments.
• Ability to serve as a technical consultant for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing and testing web applications that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Experience with JavaScript development.
• Ability to validate code correctness and deliver stable, low-defect changes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, including participation in daily stand-ups, sprint grooming/refinement, and sprint planning sessions.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat).

Preferred Skills

• Experience diagnosing and resolving customer issues across Azure and AWS environments, using investigation and monitoring tools to improve support effectiveness and productivity.
• Basic understanding of Helm, Argo CD, CI/CD, GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Vault.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or applied project experience.
• Knowledge of core web technologies, including Vue.js and HTML.
• Basic understanding of GitLab CI/CD structure and pipeline execution.
• Familiarity with IaaS, virtualization, hybrid/on-prem cloud environments, identity and security systems, monitoring/logging, and storage platforms.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, peering, and load balancing.
• Experience with GitLab/ any other Version Control tool, and Docker.

Targeted salary range is $95,000 to $125,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds or more
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level and obtain a Top Secret Clearacne. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.