Full Stack Software Developer 735

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 200,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Matching 401k

Fully paid medical

Paid time off

Job summary

Freedom is seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Developer to join the CMS program, modernizing and sustaining enterprise applications. You will lead a development team, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and deliver MEAN stack capabilities across secure environments.

You will collaborate with experts in software engineering, cloud, and DevSecOps to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance user experience while contributing to CI/CD pipelines and agile processes.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 12 years of software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, Angular 2+ and Angular 12
• Experience with REST APIs
• Experience with MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js)
• Unit testing experience
• Git/GitLab with CI/CD
• Docker
• Linux
• Experience with Agile development
• Must be able to work during core hours Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

Responsibilities

• Lead a small development team to sustain and enhance a mission-critical Enterprise Support Services application.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to align on initiatives.
• Build responsive web interfaces with robust data handling.
• Develop front-end features using JavaScript, Angular 2+, and Angular 12.
• Integrate backend services via REST APIs for data flow.
• Leverage MEAN stack to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Support upgrades and implement performance improvements.
• Design data retrieval for dynamic views.
• Diagnose defects and perform unit testing.
• Contribute to Git/GitLab workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership and learn new technologies.
• Participate in Agile sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Design, build, and deploy Dockerized apps to Linux servers.

Skills

JavaScript

Angular 2+

Angular 12

REST API

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Docker

Linux

Agile

Unit testing

MEAN stack

Front-end development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Express.js

Angular

Node.js

GitLab

Job description

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. Our teams develop, modernize, secure, and operate the applications and services that support workforce management, training, financial operations, acquisitions, security processing, and executive decision‑making across multiple secure environments.

As part of this program, you will work alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, and enterprise platforms to modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience. The work you perform will help ensure the organization has the technology, information, and capabilities needed to support its workforce and accomplish its mission.

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission‑enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision‑making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments.

We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Developer to join one of our Prime contracts supporting the Government's Corporate Management Services (CMS) organization. In this role, you will serve as a senior technical contributor and development lead, helping design, modernize, secure and sustain the enterprise applications and platforms that keep the organization operating every day. Working alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DeveSecOps, systems engineering, user experience, and enterprise platforms, you’ll have the opportunity to modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, integrate commercial technologies, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience. You will also serve as a key technical connection between the development team and the customer, helping shape requirements, communicate technical solutions and build customer alignment and buy‑in for application enhancements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a small, collaborative development team supporting the sustainment and continuous enhancement of a mission‑critical Enterprise Support Services application that enables a key operation.
• Serve as a senior technical point of contact between the development team and the customer, helping translate customer needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and solutions.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand business needs, communicate technical approaches, refine requirements, and build alignment and buy‑in for proposed solutions.
• Build intuitive, responsive web interfaces backed by robust data retrieval and storage capabilities.
• Apply hands‑on expertise with JavaScript, Angular 2+, and Angular 12 to deliver high‑quality front‑end features and meaningful application improvements.
• Integrate backend services through RESTful APIs to support seamless data flow and reliable application functionality.
• Leverage full‑stack development skills across the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) to deliver scalable, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Translate complex business requirements into effective enhancements within existing database structures and application logic.
• Support and execute application upgrades while implementing code enhancements that improve performance, maintainability, and long‑term sustainability.
• Develop efficient data retrieval solutions that power user‑friendly displays and dynamic application views.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects to help maintain system stability and a positive user experience.
• Conduct thorough unit testing to validate software reliability, performance, and feature accuracy.
• Collaborate within Git/GitLab workflows and contribute to CI/CD pipelines that enable smooth, automated delivery of application updates.
• Bring a proactive, ownership‑oriented approach to problem‑solving, provide technical leadership to the development team, and demonstrate a strong willingness to take on new challenges and learn emerging technologies.
• Actively contribute in an Agile environment by participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative development cycles that deliver continuous value.
• Design, build, and deploy Docker‑containerized applications to Linux servers.

Technology Stack:

• JavaScript
• Angular
• Mongo DB
• Node.js
• Git/GitLab
• Docker
• Linux

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Twelve (12) years of experience in software development/engineering
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related discipline. Four (4) years of additional software development experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of Javascript, Angular 2+, Angular 12
• Experience with REST API
• Experience with MEAN stack (Mongo DB, Express.js, Angular and Nodejs)
• Unit testing experience
• Git/GitLab experience with CI/CD
• Experience with Docker
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Working knowledge of Agile software development process
• Must be able to work during core hours of Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Oracle, Mongo DB or SQL Server database backend programming
• Experience with Dashboard displays using Angular 12
• Understanding and implementing 508 compliance
• Experience with AngularJS, SQL, HTML, Apache Tomcat, Internet Information Services (IIS)

The estimated salary range for this position is between $200,000-$265,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual's education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

What's in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality - work with friendly, like‑minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
• A work-life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

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