Full Stack Engineer

540; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full Stack Engineer to develop impactful applications for USCIS. Work in a full-lifecycle DevOps team, utilizing modern technologies to enhance the immigration experience. This remote role offers flexibility and requires US citizenship and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k with employer match

Company-sponsored life insurance

Flexible PTO and federal holidays

Professional development opportunities

Paid cloud developer accounts

Referral bonuses

Annual social events

Access to sports tickets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience building cloud solutions in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications for USCIS using modern open source technologies.
• Collaborate to optimize systems for stability and security.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

JavaScript

React

Angular

SQL

Oracle

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Job description

Join to apply for the Full Stack Engineer role at 540.

540 is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to develop applications for USCIS using modern open source technologies hosted on AWS. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, providing user-centered design, development, security, operations, and data science services to support USCIS Biometrics and Scheduling Systems. You will be part of a full-lifecycle DevOps team, estimating, designing, developing, and testing features for deployment. Additionally, you will collaborate with colleagues to identify areas for improvement and optimize systems to enhance partner integration, stability, security, and data integrity, contributing to modernizing the immigration experience for USCIS applicants. Your work will have a direct impact on the immigration process for benefits seekers.

Location: Remote within the continental United States, with East Coast working hours and some flexibility.

Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen capable of obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer III.

Why 540? 540 is a forward-thinking company that breaks down barriers to innovation and builds impactful technology. We seek big ideas, innovation, and self-starters who love learning new technologies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience building cloud solutions in AWS (preferably)
• Database experience (SQL, Oracle)
• Experience with automation, engineering tasks, data, infrastructure, operations, and security engineering
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience with Kubernetes and Apache Kafka
• Agile delivery experience
• Experience working with government agencies, especially DHS

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-sponsored life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Flexible PTO and federal holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid cloud developer accounts
• Referral bonuses
• Annual social events and access to sports tickets

EEO Statement: 540 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. This policy covers all employment terms and conditions.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting

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