Full Stack Developer

Bigbear.ai•Ashburn, VA

16h

About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a proven history of building and deploying scalable, secure, and responsive web applications using cutting-edge JavaScript technologies. 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 5 to 8 years of experience
Strong command 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
Solid backend development experience using Node.js and Express.js, with a proven track record of designing and integrating RESTful APIs
Expertise 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
Experience 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
Strong debugging 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

Hands-on experience 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
Working knowledge of Webpack and modern build tools to optimize performance and streamline front-end development workflows

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