Full Stack Developer
Novul Solutions•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Novul Solutions is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain secure enterprise applications supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) operations. The role requires technical expertise in Java-based application development, modern front-end frameworks, AWS cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices across the software development lifecycle, including application architecture, API integration, CI/CD automation, security testing, and Agile development. The position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA, with occasional travel as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of directly relevant technical experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 6 years of experience designing, developing, and modifying standalone application software.
- At least 3 years of experience designing and developing IaC solutions using Ansible, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation.
- At least 5 years of experience developing software in Agile environments.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience working in AWS cloud environments.
- At least 5 years of experience working with virtualized infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Node.js, React, jQuery, Bootstrap, JSON, XML, HTML/CSS, and Visual Studio.
- Extensive experience developing and integrating REST APIs, implementing software services, and supporting scripting languages.
- Experience implementing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines and associated DevOps processes.
- Hands-on experience using GitLab or similar source code repositories.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing virtualized environments and working with AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
- Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, playbooks, work instructions, and technical process documentation.
- Experience supporting secure enterprise applications within DoD, federal government, or other highly regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and JSON.
- Develop and integrate Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions using RESTful APIs, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), and message queues.
- Design, document, and implement IaC solutions using Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, and Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, JFrog Artifactory, and automated testing tools such as Selenium and Leapwork.
- Provision, configure, and manage AWS networking and infrastructure components, including VPCs, subnets, availability zones, firewalls, Network ACLs, security groups, and hybrid connectivity.
- Develop and deploy cloud-based applications using AWS services, including EC2, RDS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, S3, and Directory Services.
- Establish and implement Git branching strategies, version control practices, and change management procedures.
- Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Apply secure coding practices, conduct code reviews, perform threat modeling, and integrate static code analysis, fuzz testing, and security scanning tools.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and work instructions to improve security operations and development workflows.
- Evaluate automation effectiveness and process improvements using defined metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze user needs, assess technical feasibility, and deliver software solutions within established time and cost constraints.
Benefits
- Ten paid days off and five floating days off.
- Eleven paid holidays; flex time can be used instead of holiday time.
- Paid bi-monthly.
- 401(k) with a guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility begins at age 21 or older after three months of employment.
- Quarterly individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards.
- UnitedHealthcare PPO with extensive national coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA.
- Health benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month immediately after the start date.
- Tuition and training reimbursement for career development.
- $150 monthly reimbursement contribution toward parking expenses.
- Project-based performance bonus.
- Company-based yearly bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
