Full Stack Engineer SME

World Wide Technology; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness package

401k with company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health centers

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Full Stack Engineer - SME to lead design, development, and modernization of secure, scalable web applications for government services. You will work across frontend and backend stacks, ensuring zero-trust and cross-enclave compliance.

We require TS/SCI clearance with 10+ years of experience, hands-on experience with data pipelines, Python, Flask, React-like frontend tooling, and enterprise integration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks, backend technologies, APIs, and databases.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, system integration, and scalable design.
• Secure development practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Database design, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead initiatives and set development standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of scalable web applications frontend and backend.
• Ensure security, interoperability, and alignment with enterprise standards and zero-trust principles.
• Drive architectural decisions and establish coding standards across teams.

Skills

Frontend frameworks

Backend technologies

APIs

Databases

Secure development

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Database design

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Education

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

10+ years experience

Custom data pipeline

Tools

Terraform

UI

JS

Flask

Elixir

Phoenix LiveView

ETL

Python

Cribl

Splunk

Custom GOTS apps

Data parsing

Data lineage

Job description

This is a full-time direct hire position, and you must currently have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 15 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Government Services Team and why join?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems.

What will you be doing?

WWT is seeking a Full Stack Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME). This individual will serve as the principal authority for full-stack architecture, application modernization, secure development practices, and enterprise technology integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Full Stack Engineer SME will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable web applications across both frontend and backend technologies. The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on development, ensuring applications are secure, high-performing, interoperable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards, zero-trust principles, and complex cross-enclave requirements.

Knowledge/Skill Description:

• Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks, backend technologies, APIs, and relational/non-relational databases.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, system integration, and scalable application design.
• Experience with secure development practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in database design, performance optimization, and application troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and establish development standards across teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• minimum Top Secret (TS) with eligibility to access SCI material
• Minimum 10 years' experience
• In-house custom developed data pipeline
• Terraform
• UI
• js
• Flask
• Elixir
• Phoenix LiveView
• ETL
• Python
• Cribl
• Splunk
• Custom GOTS application(s)
• Complex data parsing and streamlined ingestion
• Provenance and end-to-end data lineage tracking
• Schema-aligned ingestion and normalization of diverse structured and unstructured data

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, containerization, and microservices platforms.
• Experience addressing cross-domain or cross-enclave interoperability challenges.
• Expertise in zero-trust architectures and secure enterprise application development.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, software architecture, cybersecurity, or Agile development.

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/public-sector

https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Preferred locations: (onsite) Chantilly, VA or Washington DC Capital Region facility

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $170,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail].