Full Stack Developer (5625)

SMX; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions. The role involves Java and Angular development, containerization with Docker, and building backend services and APIs in a collaborative Agile environment.

You'll work with Kafka, Cognito, Temporal, and potentially Oracle databases, following DevSecOps practices to deliver secure, scalable software for federal/government-grade systems. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or related field.
• 3 years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Java and Angular.
• Docker containerization experience.
• Experience with Kafka, Cognito, Temporal, and USGIS libraries.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• AWS Certification and Security+ Certification.

Responsibilities

• Code development with Java and Angular following established standards.
• Develop applications within a Docker containerized environment.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs with Kafka, Cognito, Temporal.
• Work with Java stack environments, potentially with Oracle databases.
• Utilize DevSecOps pipelines for CI/CD.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kafka

Cognito

Temporal

USGIS libraries

AWS Certification

Security+ Certification

Job description

SMX is seeking a Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions. Under general supervision, you will perform code development tasks, develop APIs, and utilize open-source platforms and tools within an Agile methodology. The ideal candidate is passionate about staying current with new technologies and has experience working in a team environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Perform code development tasks using Java and the Angular framework, following established code quality standards.
• Develop applications within a containerized environment using Docker.
• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations with tools such as Kafka, Cognito, and Temporal.
• Work with teams implementing applications in a Java stack, potentially with an Oracle database.
• Utilize DevSecOps pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or another related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience in Java development and the Angular framework.
• Proficiency with application containerization using Docker.
• Familiarity with tools such as Kafka, Cognito, Temporal, and USGIS libraries.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• AWS certification and Security+ Certification

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Amazon Bedrock or other enterprise generative AI platforms
• Experience implementing RAG architectures, AI agents, or orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and AI evaluation techniques
• Experience optimizing AI model usage for performance and cost efficiency
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
• Experience supporting federal or DoD environments

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $95,500 USD - $159,100 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).