Full Stack Developer

Bowhead; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Full Stack Developer (RDTE) to join our Dahlgren, VA team. The role supports the entire hardware/software lifecycle, including planning, development, deployment and testing of web interfaces with analytics and reporting capabilities.

You will work with Python (Flask), JavaScript (Vue.js), Java (Spring Boot) or .NET, and containerized workflows using Docker; basic Linux scripting, SQL/Oracle, and a customer-facing support mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience resolving customer issues in 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 in Agile environments with daily stand-ups, sprint grooming, and planning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain high-quality application code and automated tests for web interfaces with analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Apply working knowledge of Python (Flask), JavaScript (Vue.js), Java (Spring Boot), and/or .NET; support Docker-based workflows.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases for development and troubleshooting.
• Perform basic Linux system support and scripting tasks using Linux and Bash.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve application and environment-related issues; provide customer-facing support when required.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Participate in 2-week sprint cycles, daily stand-ups, sprint grooming, and sprint planning in an Agile delivery environment.

Skills

Python

Vue.js

Java

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Linux

Bash

SQL

Oracle

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

GitLab

Docker Compose

Kubernetes

Helm

Argo CD

Vault

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.