Mid-Level Full Stack Developer

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions is seeking an experienced full‑stack engineer to lead backend API development and modernize the mission management system in Columbia, MD. You will implement features responding to mission‑driven requirements and support automation teams through code reviews and engineering expertise.

The role emphasizes containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, secure migrations, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, robust software for critical operations.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience with a technical degree or 12 years without a degree.
• Experience building full-scale applications and APIs with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases; Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work with Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Perform full stack development of system features focusing on backend API development.
• Implement feature additions in response to evolving mission-driven requirements.
• Provide development support to automation teams via code reviews and expertise.
• Modernize mission management system including Kubernetes migration and security enhancements.

Skills

Full stack development

Backend API development

Django/Flask/FastAPI

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform full stack development of system features based on customer requirements, focusing on backend API development.


• Implement feature additions and updates in response to evolving mission-driven requirements.


• Provide development support to automation development team by conducting code reviews, offering software-engineering expertise, and developing enabling functions for automations.


• Modernize and harden the mission management system, including migration to modern infrastructure (Kubernetes), performing system upgrades, and integrating additional security features.

Required Skills

• Experience building full-scale applications and APIs with Django, Flask, FastAPI, etc.


• Service containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (including Helm chart authoring and CI/CD integration).


• Proficiency with SQL and noSQL databases (PostGres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, etc.).


• Familiarity with Git.


• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Nice To Have

• Experience with data orchestration platforms such as Dagster or Airflow.


• Full-stack application development experience including front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.).


• Familiarity with automation testing and CI/CD pipeline development.


• Experience with production advanced security operations capabilities and operations.

Experience Required: 8 years with Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 12 years without degree

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $148,000 - $177,000