Senior Full Stack Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron EagleX is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build, maintain, and modernize web applications with React on the front end and Golang on the back end. You will work in a hybrid setup with three days onsite at Ft Bragg, NC, collaborating with product and design teams to deliver scalable APIs and data models.

The role requires 10+ years in software engineering, a TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience across frontend and backend.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Strong backend experience in Golang.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve full-stack web applications and services.
• Develop UIs with React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling.
• Design backend APIs and service-layer logic in Golang.
• Integrate features with shared services and data systems in a microservice platform.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to modernize legacy applications.

Skills

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

WebSocket

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA NC Fort Bragg

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Family: Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

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

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

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

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Type of Requisition: Regular

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.

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

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg

Additional Work Locations:

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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GDIT supports and secures some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country.