Full Stack Developer

Cayuse Holdings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 151,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance (Basic)

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Full Stack Developer to deliver development and operations support for a Java application stack in a secure AWS environment. You will work with PostgreSQL, Tomcat/JBoss, and modern front-end technologies, contributing to a team that values innovation, excellence, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity.

The role requires a BS/MS in CS, 5 years of experience, cloud familiarity, and eligibility for Top Secret with SCI.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.
• Background check required and may include additional checks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system owners and stakeholders to elicit and document enhancements.
• Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle including development and production support.
• Demonstrate advanced UI development proficiency with JavaScript to build responsive apps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpreting technical requirements

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

React

SQL

NoSQL

Entity Framework

CI/CD

Docker

GitLab

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work:

The Full Stack Developer will deliver comprehensive development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for an established production Java application environment. This role leverages a PostgreSQL database backend and is deployed on Tomcat and/or JBoss application servers. The Full Stack Developer will operate within a secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, employing modern and innovative technologies to meet evolving mission requirements.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with system owners and stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document enhancement specifications and detailed requirements.
• Participating in all phases of the project lifecycle, including system development, implementation, and ongoing production support.
• Demonstrating advanced proficiency in user interface development, with an emphasis on leveraging JavaScript technologies to create responsive and user-friendly applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need:

• A solid foundation in Computer Science is required, with either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React.
• Knowledge of database design and development, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of Object Relational Mappers, such as Entity Framework
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Gitlab.
• Relevant certifications in .NET development or cloud technologies.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $151,000.00 - USD $153,441.00 /Yr.