Full Stack Developer III

Aether Aerospace•Dayton, OH

12d•$122,032 - $188,436•Remote

About The Position

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. As a Full-Stack Developer III, you will design, develop, and maintain web services and applications in a LEMP Stack environment (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and PHP). You will gather and document requirements, implement new features, and improve system functionality while ensuring compliance with coding, security, and performance standards. Your role includes troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing system performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. You will work with technologies such as ASP.NET MVC, Web API, LINQ, OOP, Design Patterns, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, ReactJS, Bootstrap3, and Google Maps while applying best practices in agile software development.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
Strong experience in full-stack development, including PHP, JavaScript, and relational databases
Proven ability to develop solutions for complex technical challenges independently

Nice To Haves

Experience with frameworks and libraries such as Laravel, ReactJS, and Bootstrap3
Knowledge of performance tuning, usability, testing, and automation
Familiarity with cloud technologies and scalable web application architecture
Familiarity with AI-assisted development and agentic workflows, including coding agents, MCP integrations, automated tests, and documentation, with human review and configuration control

Responsibilities

Develop web services and APIs for system integration
Gather and document business requirements from clients and internal teams
Design, implement, and enhance applications using LEMP Stack technologies
Maintain and improve software functionality while ensuring coding, security, and compliance standards
Collaborate with stakeholders, departments, and customers to resolve development and implementation issues
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in a timely manner
Work with ASP.NET MVC, Web API, LINQ, and OOP to develop scalable applications
Develop front-end features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like ReactJS and Bootstrap3
Maintain version control using SVN and apply agile development methodologies
Write unit tests, refactor code, and optimize query performance for relational databases
Support and document internal tools, software development processes, and best practices
Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions
Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
Participate in growth efforts as requested
Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
Complete personal PDP and attend staff meetings and Storytime (with camera on)
Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program
Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned