Senior Full Stack Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

8h•$187,000 - $253,000•Hybrid

About The Position

YOUR IMPACT Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure. OUR COMPANY Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments. JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Full Stack Engineer will lead backend design and development, build front-end interfaces, craft DevSecOps workflows, leverage AWS services, and implement containerization strategies for high-priority projects. This position requires extensive expertise in backend and frontend technologies in production environments. This is a hybrid role located in Crystal City, VA with the option for flex hours. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a critical role in partnering with product managers, integrating backend microservices, and automating CI/CD pipelines in support high-level government objectives. Working directly on classified projects, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing data infrastructure in cloud-based environments.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Full Stack Developer working with backend and frontend technologies in production environments
Strong expertise in Go programming language
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and techniques like service discovery, circuit breakers, and software design patterns
Proficiency in JavaScript and the Vue.js framework for front-end development
Strong experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL and AWS services, including SQS and S3
Hands-on knowledge of containerized environments leveraging Kubernetes
Familiarity with Helm or managing Kubernetes deployments is highly desirable
Proficiency in DevSecOps methodologies including CI/CD automation, continuous monitoring, and infrastructure as code
Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, capable of working collaboratively or independently in an agile environment
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, along with tools and methodologies to support modern development practices
Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
8+ years of experience in in Go programming, microservices architecture, PostgreSQL, AWS services, and working with OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.
Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

Responsibilities

Develop scalable backend solutions using Go programming language within a microservices architecture
Build interactive and responsive front-end interfaces utilizing the Vue.js framework and relevant libraries
Integrate backend microservices seamlessly with frontend components to create cohesive and efficient applications
Leverage AWS services like SQS, S3, and managed database solutions including OpenSearch/ElasticSearch and PostgreSQL for application development and deployment
Implement containerization strategies using Kubernetes (specifically EKS) to deploy scalable, reliable applications
Utilize Helm for managing Kubernetes applications as needed
Participate in automation and engineering tasks within DevSecOps workflows (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, continuous monitoring)
Apply infrastructure-as-code principles for application deployment and configuration
Contribute to designing and building secure, efficient systems within cloud-based environments
Partner with project and product managers, users, and stakeholders to define, design, and deliver new features
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following coding standards and best practices
Conduct thorough code reviews, debug issues, and troubleshoot to maintain application stability and reliability