Software Engineer 2 - Full-Stack with UI Proficiency

Navius Technologies LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Navius Technologies LLC is seeking a Software Engineer 2 - Full-Stack with strong UI proficiency to join a small, high-impact development team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will design and build modern, scalable applications with polished UX/UI, implementing features from concept to prototype in short, iterative cycles.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with React and Java, plus experience delivering end-to-end features, automated testing, and continuous integration/delivery in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics or equivalent.
• 14+ years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, full-stack software systems.
• Implement features end-to-end, from UI through backend services and data stores.
• Apply modern software engineering practices (version control, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD).
• Build and execute simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments.
• Ensure UI designs adhere to UX/UI principles, style guides, and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements.

Skills

Java

React

RESTful APIs

Containers

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Podman/Docker

MongoDB

ArangoDB

Redis

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - Full-Stack with UI Proficiency

• Annapolis Junction, MD
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (On-site)
• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with MPO FS poly
• Openings: 1

Overview

We are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer 2 with strong UI proficiency to join a small, high-impact development team. This role offers the opportunity to take ideas from concept to working prototype in short, iterative cycles while solving challenging problems across the stack. Working on a close-knit team, you will help design and build modern, scalable applications with polished, intuitive user interfaces that have an outsized impact on organizational operations.

Who This Role Fits

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, collaborative full‑stack engineer who thrives in dynamic, iterative environments. They should possess a strong foundation in modern frontend frameworks (specifically React) alongside robust backend skills in Java. This role is a great fit for someone who values end-to-end features implementation, rapid prototyping, and delivering polished UX/UI designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, full-stack software systems based on documented requirements.
• Implement features end-to-end, from UI through backend services and data stores.
• Apply modern software engineering practices (version control, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD) to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Build and execute simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments.
• Ensure UI designs adhere to established UX/UI principles, style guides, and accessibility standards.
• Leverage UI libraries, frameworks, and reusable components to accelerate development and maintain consistency.
• Debug and troubleshoot UI and full-stack issues, performing root-cause analysis and driving fixes.
• Continuously improve the user experience by identifying UX/UI enhancements and performance optimizations.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in front-end, full-stack, and UI development.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality and shared standards.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements and deliver incremental value.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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Required Skills

• Java
• React
• RESTful APIs
• Containers (Podman and/or Docker)
• Microservices-based architectures

Familiarity With Two or More

• Batch processing
• MongoDB
• ArangoDB
• Redis

Preferred / Desired Skills

• AWS or hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) cloud environments
• monitoring
• and observability tools