Full Stack Engineer

resourcefultalentgroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

resourcefultalentgroup is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer in Washington, DC, to scale a vital platform at the intersection of defense technology, AI, and robotics. This position involves significant project ownership, transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Candidates must have extensive full-stack software engineering experience and a strong background in backend technologies like TypeScript, Python, React, and Node.js, particularly in regulated environments like government contracts.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus.
• Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript, Python, React, Node.js, and AWS.
• Proven experience designing microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-based applications.
• Experience building and maintaining production data pipelines and real-time systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects from concept to production, and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience working within government contracting, defense, or other regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from monolithic applications to scalable microservices and build reliable data pipelines across the platform.
• Develop and maintain web and mobile applications using TypeScript, React, React Native, Python, and Node.js.
• Design, build, and support backend services and APIs that power mission-critical products.
• Work extensively with AWS services, including S3, Kinesis, EC2, Fargate, and IoT to support large-scale operations.
• Own features end-to-end, from customer feedback and technical design through deployment and ongoing improvements.
• Partner with product, operations, and leadership teams to deliver solutions that directly impact customers and business growth.

Skills

TypeScript

Python

React

Node.js

AWS

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help scale a mission-critical platform at the intersection of defense technology, AI, robotics, and large-scale sensor networks. You'll join a well-funded startup where engineers have significant ownership, build products that turn complex data into actionable insights, and take projects from idea to production in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with government contracts or regulated environments is highly valued.

• 7–12 years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus.

• Strong hands‑on experience with TypeScript, Python, React, Node.js, and AWS.

• Proven experience designing microservices, distributed systems, and cloud‑based applications.

• Experience building and maintaining production data pipelines and real‑time systems.

• Ability to work independently, manage projects from concept to production, and make sound technical decisions.

• Experience working within government contracting, defense, or other regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from monolithic applications to scalable microservices and build reliable data pipelines across the platform.

• Develop and maintain web and mobile applications using TypeScript, React, React Native, Python, and Node.js.

• Design, build, and support backend services and APIs that power mission‑critical products.

• Work extensively with AWS services, including S3, Kinesis, EC2, Fargate, and IoT to support large‑scale operations.

• Own features end‑to‑end, from customer feedback and technical design through deployment and ongoing improvements.

• Partner with product, operations, and leadership teams to deliver solutions that directly impact customers and business growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React Native mobile development.

• Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, Kinesis, EC2, Fargate, and IoT.

• Experience with Java and/or Kotlin.

• Knowledge of streaming technologies and protocols such as RTSP and SRT.

• Experience working with sensor networks, edge computing, or real‑time data platforms.

• Background in defense, maritime, aerospace, national security, AI, or robotics technologies.