Senior Full Stack Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Bragg (NC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

IronEagleX (IEX), a subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), seeks a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build and modernize web apps with reliable APIs and scalable services. You’ll work across the stack in a microservice environment, driving modernization and data modeling initiatives.

You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams, delivering high-performance interfaces and backend capabilities, while ensuring security and reliability in a DoD context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in software engineering across front-end and back-end.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and React experience.
• Strong Golang backend experience and REST/WebSocket design.
• Experience with microservices, databases, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and modernize full-stack web apps and services.
• Deliver responsive, accessible UIs with React/TS and robust APIs.
• Develop backend APIs and service logic in Golang.
• Integrate with shared services and data systems in a microservice platform.
• Improve architecture, maintainability, and observability across the stack.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Golang

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

WebSockets

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

EventStoreDB

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

IronEagleX (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

IronEagleX 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.

MEANINGFUL 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 LIMITED 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 and maintain application 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.

• Strong proficiency in 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, and EventStoreDB

• 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: Current TS/SCI Clearance is required

• 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 is hybrid with three days onsite at Ft 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 that identifies career 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, competitive pay and 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