Senior Full Stack Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Fort Bragg (NC); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Iron EagleX is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build, maintain, and modernize web applications with React and Golang in a microservice environment. You will work with product and design teams to deliver features backed by reliable APIs and scalable services.

The role emphasizes modern web development, interactive front-end performance, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid setup with three onsite days at Fort Bragg, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SE, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering across front-end and back-end.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Strong backend experience in Golang.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and service integrations.
• Experience with microservice-based architectures.
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and EventStoreDB.
• Docker-based development and Kubernetes deployment.
• CI/CD, automated testing, and version control.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve full-stack web applications and services.
• Develop responsive, accessible UIs with React, TypeScript, and modern tooling.
• Design and implement backend APIs and service-layer logic in Golang.
• Integrate functionality with shared services, APIs, and data systems across a microservice platform.
• Modernize legacy apps by incrementally migrating to microservices.
• Design and maintain data models and persistence with SQL/NoSQL systems.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in reviews and standards.
• Support deployment and operations in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Improve reliability, observability, and performance across the stack.

Skills

Go Programming Language

Javascript Coding

RESTful APIs

TypeScript

WebSocket

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

EventStoreDB

Job description

Req ID: RQ218707

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills:

Go Programming Language,Javascript Coding,RESTful APIs,TypeScript,WebSocket

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

FULL STACK ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Iron EagleX is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help build, maintain, and modernize web applications. You will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver user-facing features backed by reliable APIs, scalable services, and well-structured data models. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working across the stack, integrating application functionality into an existing microservice environment, and helping evolve legacy systems into modern services over time.

M EANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer with expertise in React to build and maintain user-friendly, scalable, and high-performance web applications. You will work closely with product designers, back-end engineers, and stakeholders to create seamless and engaging user experiences. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about modern web development, interactive design, and optimizing front-end performance.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITATED TO)

• Build,maintain, and improve full-stack web applications and supporting services
• Develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling
• Design and implement backend APIs and service-layer logic in Golang
• Integrate application functionality with shared services, APIs, and data systems across a microservice-based platform
• Contribute to the modernization of existing applications by incrementally improving architecture, maintainability, and interoperability
• Design andmaintainapplication data models and persistence strategies using SQL, NoSQL, and event-based systems where appropriate
• Write clean, testable, and reusable code, and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards
• Support application deployment and operations in Docker and Kubernetes environments
• Improve system reliability, observability, performance, and maintainability across the stack

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering across both front-end and back-end development.
• Strongproficiencyin JavaScript/TypeScript and experience building modern React applications
• Strong backend development experience in Golang
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs,WebSockets, and service-to-service integrations
• Experience working within service-oriented or microservice-based architectures
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, andEventStoreDB
• Experience with Docker-based development and Kubernetes-based deployment environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control workflows
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Clearance:CurrentTS/SCIClearance isrequired
• Experience: 10 +years of related experience
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Role requirements:Work ishybrid with three days onsite atFt Bragg, NC
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Building and shipping full stack applications with React on the front end and Golang services on the back end
• Modernizing legacy applications by incrementally migrating functionality into microservice-based systems
• Integrating application features with existing APIs, shared services, and platform capabilities
• Working effectively with specialized front-end and data engineers in a collaborative environment
• Designing maintainable service boundaries, data models, and integration patterns that support iterative delivery

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool thatidentifiescareer steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match,competitivepayand paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $136,850 - $185,150. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans