Full Stack Software Engineer - Acquisition & Sustainment

Medium; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer in Arlington, VA. This role involves designing data solutions to enhance decision-making within the Department of Defense. Candidates should possess programming expertise in Python and JavaScript, experience with modern frontend frameworks, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. This position contributes directly to national security initiatives, offering significant opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required, Top Secret with SCI eligibility preferred.
• Strong understanding of modern software architectures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries.
• Support rapid prototyping of AI capabilities.
• Document software requirements and develop compliance standards.

Skills

Programming expertise in Python

Programming expertise in JavaScript

Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Vue

Backend development experience with Node.js or Spring

Agile software development methodologies

DevSecOps experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years experience or Master's degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse is transforming how the Department of Defense (DoD) utilizes data and technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). You will play a critical role in advancing data-driven decision-making across the DoD, designing and implementing robust data solutions that directly impact national security initiatives and investments. This is a high-impact position offering significant opportunity to shape the future of DoD data management and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Architecture & Development:
• Design and develop software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries supporting intelligence-focused and mission-aligned capabilities.
• Build both frontend and backend components for prototypes, reusable tooling, and production-ready systems.
• Guide the development and maintenance of common code libraries and shared tools used across multiple teams and products.
• Rapid Prototyping & AI Integration:
• Support strategy development for rapid prototyping of AI and Generative AI capabilities.
• Create prototype components and reference implementations to accelerate experimentation and capability deployment.
• Technical Documentation & Standards:
• Document software requirements, specifications, and system interfaces; review technical documentation produced by vendors and partner teams.
• Develop reference architectures, compliance standards, and technical roadmaps to ensure alignment across system components and stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Product Development:
• Work closely with clients, product owners, and mission stakeholders to refine requirements and build out product lines aligned to operational needs.
• Analyze and decompose functional requirements into software designs allocated across system components and sub-components.
• Contribute to planning activities, design reviews, and architecture discussions to ensure technical quality and scalability.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance required. Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility highly desired.
• Programming expertise in Python, JavaScript, and at least one additional modern programming language.
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar.
• Backend development experience with frameworks/runtimes such as Node.js, Spring/Spring Boot, Django, Flask, or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and associated tools.
• Strong understanding of modern software architectures, including microservices and component-based frontend frameworks.
• DevSecOps experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate requirements into actionable engineering solutions.
• Ability to synthesize and prioritize feature requests, recommend alternative technical approaches, and support engineering execution on aggressive timelines.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Accommodations

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.