Full-Stack Developer

MAG Aerospace • Fair Lakes, VA

78d • $94,500 - $175,500

About The Position

MAG is staffing for a Full Stack Developer who will join an elite team developing next-generation tactical edge systems that provide decision superiority to warfighters in contested environments. You'll leverage COTS, FOSS/OSS, and custom development to build and integrate mission-critical applications that operate where traditional software fails - with intermittent networks, limited compute, and active adversaries. This is a Hybrid Position - Remote mainly - but as well on call to come into a MAG office when requested. We are seeking candidates who live in proximity to our corporate HQ in Fairfax, VA primarily but will entertain persons living near our satellite offices in: Aberdeen, MD - Titusville, FL - Newport News, VA - Carthage NC.

Requirements

• 5+ years full-stack development experience
• Proficiency in backend languages (Python, Go, Java, or C++)
• Strong frontend skills (React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript)
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration
• Database expertise (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, time-series DBs)
• Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, MQTT, etc.)
• Strong understanding of RESTful and gRPC API design
• Git version control and collaborative development experience
• Experience with secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud/edge architectures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tactical military systems or defense contractors
• Familiarity with TAK (Team Awareness Kit) ecosystem
• Knowledge of geospatial systems and coordinate transformations
• Experience with offline-first and edge computing architectures
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices for distributed tactical systems using Python, Go, and/or Java
• Build responsive user interfaces for tactical operations using React, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks
• Implement RESTful and gRPC APIs for inter-service communication
• Develop data persistence layers for disconnected/intermittent operations
• Integrate with military systems and standards (TAK servers, CoT messages, MIL-STD-2525)
• Creatively optimize the reuse or integration of existing COTS or FOSS/OSS
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance
• Support basic DevOps tasks including containerization and CI/CD pipeline maintenance
• Create tools and interfaces for system integration testing
• Assist with deployment automation and configuration management
• Contribute to API documentation and developer guides

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Flexible work arrangements with occasional field exercises
• Access to cutting-edge hardware and technologies
• Professional development and conference attendance support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees