Collaborate with management, product, and design teams to shape development vision and strategy, including the adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows
Guide cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact, full-stack JavaScript solutions aligned with client goals
Contribute to the implementation of the program's development strategy with a focus on modern architectures (React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript)
Maintain a high-level understanding of adjacent technical areas including cloud-native services, AI/ML integrations, and API ecosystems for effective system integration
Demonstrate expertise, accountability, and ownership of contributions across the full stack, from responsive front-end interfaces to scalable back-end services
Leverage deep knowledge of the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem to lead iterative, outcome-driven development
Design and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and emerging AI-assisted features
Diagnose and effectively resolve issues with owned systems, using incidents to inform educational opportunities and system improvements
Actively mentor and assist more junior engineers in developing their skills across modern JavaScript frameworks and AI-augmented development practices
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Participate in technical interviews with new candidates
Drive improvements in software engineering processes and practices, including adoption of AI-assisted development tools
Propose and evaluate multiple approaches to technical and process problems, leveraging data-driven insights where possible
Champion best practices in modern JavaScript development, cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and responsible AI integration
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years of professional JavaScript/TypeScript development across the full stack
Strong experience with React (or Next.js) for building modern, responsive front-end applications
Proficiency with Node.js and server-side JavaScript frameworks (Express, Fastify, or similar)
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack
Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD workflows
Prior government contracting experience
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI) into production applications
Familiarity with AI-related patterns such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, or agentic workflows
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions)
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) in government contexts
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Tech Stack
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
GraphQL
JavaScript
MongoDB
Next.js
Node.js
NoSQL
Postgres
React
Terraform
TypeScript
Benefits
Work from anywhere.
Competitive pay.
A contribution to your health benefit.
The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.