Full Stack Engineer: React & Java Microservices (Flexible)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to support high-impact customer initiatives in the Washington, DC area.

You will build production-grade user interfaces with a strong emphasis on React, and work with Python or Java to craft scalable microservices. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, participate in Agile/Scrum processes, and guide technical decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on React development.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong background in Java-based web development and distributed systems.
• Proven experience building production-grade React applications (components, routing, state management, APIs, optimization).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Git, branching strategies, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance core services supporting customer intake, screening, and data dissemination.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and architectural issues.
• Work end-to-end across the stack with full ownership of implementation.
• Propose innovative, data-driven solutions that operate effectively at scale.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, open, and highly technical environment.
• Lead and mentor developers to engineers and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Java Web Development

Python Software Development

React.js

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to support high-impact customer initiatives in the Washington, DC area.

You will build production-grade user interfaces with a strong emphasis on React, and work with Python or Java to craft scalable microservices. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, participate in Agile/Scrum processes, and guide technical decision-making.