Full Stacker Developer

Full Stacker DeveloperWe are standing up a small, elite development team to deliver cloud-native applications that directly support client operations. This is a focused, high-impact team where every engineer's contribution is visible and consequential. We are looking for a Full Stack Developer who combines deep Python expertise with genuine frontend craftsmanship, thrive in classified environments, and bring the kind of disciplined engineering mindset that produces secure, maintainable systems under real operational pressure.Location: Hybrid, 2–3 days per week on-site in Suitland, MDStart: ImmediateTeam: 2–3 developers reporting to the technical leadStack: Python/Django, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL/Aurora, AWS (multi-partition), Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, KeycloakRequired ExperienceActive TS/SCI clearancePython backend development (Django, FastAPI, or equivalent; async/ASGI; modern Python 3.13+)Frontend development with React, Next.js, or equivalent (production UIs, not prototypes)RESTful API design including BFF patterns and schema validationPostgreSQL — schema design, query optimization, migrations, data loadingAWS — deploying and operating applications across classified partitions and regionsTerraform for infrastructure-as-codeKeycloak, OIDC, SAML, or CAC/PIV authentication integrationSecure application development for STIG-hardened, FIPS-validated environmentsGitLab CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflowsDevSecOps scan interpretation and remediation (SAST, DAST, SCA, SBOM, container scanning)AI-assisted development tooling in daily practice5+ years hands-on development (or equivalent demonstrated capability)Preferred ExperienceIncorporating generative AI capabilities into applications (RAG pipelines, LLM integration, or embedding-based search)Migrating legacy systems and data sources into modern cloud-native architecturesContainer orchestration with Kubernetes/EKS and HelmHardened container supply chains and FIPS-validated image pipelinesNIST 800-53 security controls and their practical application to software designMulti-classification or cross-partition deployment architecturesFamiliarity with intelligence community environments and DoD mission systems