Full-Stack Software Engineer - Secret

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Parsons, a leader in defense and intelligence solutions, seeks a talented full-stack Software Engineer in the United States. You will design, develop, and maintain full‑stack apps using Python, React and TypeScript to integrate data and enable mission workflows on Agile teams.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a CS/CE degree or related field, and an active Top Secret clearance. Proficiency with Java, C++, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Docker, and Git is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related professional experience; active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience developing full-stack apps with Java, C++, React/TypeScript.
• Backend services and RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Django, or equivalent.
• Interactive UIs with React and modern JS/TS frameworks; JSON/XML; PostgreSQL.
• Git, debugging tools, automated testing; Linux and Docker familiarity.
• Understanding of Agile development practices and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications.
• Integrate structured and unstructured data through APIs and backend services.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations for mission-focused workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on secure, scalable solutions.
• Participate in Agile development, automated testing, and CI/CD.

Skills

CS/CE degree

Full-stack experience

Java

C++

React/TypeScript

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

Git

Linux

Docker

Agile

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented full-stack Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the development and integration of diverse and challenging systems that are constantly evolving with the technology landscape. You will be an integral part of our team solving challenging mission-focused problems to meet customer needs. You will participate on an Agile team to develop well-designed, testable, and efficient code. You will collaborate with team members in person or remotely, ask smart questions, take risks, and champion innovative solutions.

What You’ll be Doing:

Work within an established software architecture and collaborating with senior engineers, you will design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications using Python, React, and TypeScript to integrate, process, and correlate structured and unstructured intelligence data through APIs and backend services. Develop interactive dashboards, custom interfaces, and data visualization capabilities to support SIGINT analysis, vulnerability research, and collaborative mission workflows, while enabling integration with external AI platforms. Collaborate with mission stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions through Agile development practices, automated testing, and continuous integration.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of related professional experience Active Secret clearance is required
• Experience developing full-stack applications using Java, C++, and React/TypeScript
• Experience developing backend services and RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or equivalent technologies
• Experience developing interactive user interfaces and dashboards using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
• Experience working with structured data formats such as JSON and XML and relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with data ingestion, parsing, transformation, and integration across multiple data sources
• Experience using Git, software debugging tools, and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments and containerization technologies such as Docker
• Understanding of software engineering principles, secure coding practices, and Agile development methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience developing software supporting SIGINT, intelligence analysis, cyber operations, or other national security missions
• Familiarity with reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or cyber threat analysis.
• Familiarity with data fusion, entity resolution, record correlation, or graph-based data relationships
• Familiarity with graph databases, NoSQL databases, or modern data processing frameworks.
• Experience developing data visualization interfaces using libraries such as D3.js, Plotly, or equivalent technologies
• Experience working with unstructured data, including text extraction, metadata enrichment, and automated data classification
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), and integration with external AI platforms through APIs
• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and automated software deployment
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, authentication, authorization, and secure API development

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.