Job Information Date Opened 05/18/2026 Job Type Contract Work Experience 3+ Years Industry Technology Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position. We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of backend services for mission-critical applications supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force programs. This role will contribute to building scalable APIs, improving system performance, and supporting cloud-based deployments. Most of your work will focus on designing and developing backend services, integrating with databases and external systems, and supporting CI/CD pipelines in a collaborative team environment. You will work with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, product owners, and program managers to deliver reliable and secure applications. What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following established best practices
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards
• Optimize database queries and improve application performance
• Assist in designing scalable system architecture with guidance from senior engineers
• Support CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing and deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production environments
• Contribute to documentation for systems, APIs, and processes

What we like to see

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (GovCloud preferred)
• Understanding of application architecture concepts (layered architecture, separation of concerns)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with Kubernetes or other orchestration tools
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services
• Exposure to security best practices for backend systems
• Strong understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, and API design principles
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

You should be familiar with

• One or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#)
• Relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Containerization tools such as Docker
• Automated testing frameworks
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of software development
• Experience working on backend services or components in production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance, so candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for work without a visa sponsorship.
• Prior DoD or federal experience is strongly preferred.