Full Stack Developer

Bigbear.ai • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Full Stack Developer. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), containerization with Docker, and RESTful API development to deliver robust solutions. You’ll thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborate seamlessly across teams, and champion DevOps best practices to accelerate continuous delivery and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 to 2 years of experience
• Understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience using modern front-end frameworks like React, Redux, and Next.js to build clean, responsive user interfaces
• Familiar with backend development experience using Node.js and Express.js, with a proven track record of designing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Exposure in database management, including MongoDB with Mongoose, and PostgreSQL using Sequelize ORM
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization, Git/GitHub for version control, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment
• Knowledge with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Enzyme, and Cypress to ensure application quality and reliability
• An understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, with a proactive mindset toward collaboration and delivery
• Able to debug and performance optimization skills, with a detail-oriented and problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the confidence to contribute in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

• Understanding with cloud services, especially AWS, to support scalable and reliable application deployments
• Familiarity with GraphQL for building flexible, efficient APIs and enhancing frontend-backend integration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs that power seamless, dynamic user experiences
• Implement robust authentication and authorization systems using JWT and OAuth to protect user data and ensure secure access
• Optimize performance across both front-end and back-end layers — ensuring fast, responsive interfaces and efficient server-side logic
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker, supporting smooth, production-ready environments
• Write and maintain thorough unit, integration, and end-to-end tests with tools like Jest, Mocha, Enzyme, and Cypress
• Work closely with designers, developers, and stakeholders, participating in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Apply best practices with Git, ESLint, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high code quality and enable rapid, reliable delivery
• Enhance products by integrating third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, social logins, maps, etc.)
• Maintain clear and detailed technical documentation, and contribute to a collaborative, feedback-driven culture through regular code reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees