Sr Full Stack Developer

Stcnet; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 80 hrs/yr

11 Federal holidays

56 hrs Sick Leave

401K with employer matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) seeks a Senior Full Stack Developer to support the National Weather Service AWIPS environment. You will lead cloud-native frontend modernization, build responsive UIs, and ensure seamless backend integration for meteorological data in AWS.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders in an Agile setting to deliver scalable web applications and robust visualization tools for weather forecasting operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement responsive, intuitive user interfaces for complex meteorological data visualization.
• Develop interactive mapping components and geospatial data rendering capabilities for weather data.
• Create high-performance visualization tools for meteorological datasets including radar, satellite imagery, and model data.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL services to connect frontend applications with backend data services.
• Optimize web applications for performance across multiple devices and varying network conditions.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement user-centered design principles for meteorological applications.
• Implement automated testing strategies for frontend applications including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate with AWS services including CloudFront, S3, API Gateway, Lambda, and related cloud technologies to create scalable frontend solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development for frontend applications.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership on frontend development best practices.
• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

Education

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

Tools

AWS

S3

CloudFront

API Gateway

Lambda

GraphQL

RESTful APIs

Job description

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Job Title

Sr Full Stack Developer

Location

US (Primary)

Category

General Laborer, Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

$125,000

$145,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):

STC is a science, sensors, and systems company founded in 1979. We continually expand our Earth and Space Sciences support capabilities to NASA, NOAA, DoD, and other Federal and State agencies. Our staff support many of the operational missions that monitor the heartbeat of our planet through a growing number of Earth Observing System of Systems platforms and direct field research. We also research and investigate leading-edge observing technologies and assist in their integration into operations.

• Employment Category:Full-time/Exempt
• Location:Hybrid/Silver Spring, MD & Remote
• Security Clearance:None

STC is seeking candidates to hire a Senior Full Stack Developer to support the National Weather Service (NWS) on the

AWIPS Application Environment contract. AWIPS (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System) is the

mission-critical platform used by forecasters at National Weather Service sites nationwide to analyze environmental data and issue the forecasts, watches, and warnings that help protect lives and property.

This role supports the cloud-native modernization of operational forecasting systems through the design, development, and implementation of a modern web-based frontend application hosted in the AWS cloud. The Senior Full Stack Developer will lead the transformation of traditional client applications into responsive, scalable web applications while ensuring seamless integration with backend meteorological data services and maintaining sophisticated visualization capabilities essential for weather forecasting operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with developers, architects, UX/UI designers, and technical stakeholders within a collaborative Agile environment supporting modern web technologies, cloud-native services, and operational meteorological systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement responsive, intuitive user interfaces for complex meteorological data visualization.
• Develop interactive mapping components and geospatial data rendering capabilities for weather data.
• Create high-performance visualization tools for meteorological datasets including radar, satellite imagery, and model data.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL services to connect frontend applications with backend data services.
• Optimize web applications for performance across multiple devices and varying network conditions.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement user-centered design principles for meteorological applications.
• Implement automated testing strategies for frontend applications including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate with AWS services including CloudFront, S3, API Gateway, Lambda, and related cloud technologies to create scalable frontend solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development for frontend applications.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership on frontend development best practices.
• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

Job Requirements

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

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.