Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Nou Systems•Huntsville, AL

15h

About The Position

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI), an employee-owned company, is seeking a Technical Lead / Senior Full-Stack Software Developer to support the continued development, modernization, and sustainment of the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Data Mesh. The role calls for a hands-on technical leader with experience building modern web applications using Python, Django, React, and Next.js. The developer will lead technical design and development, guide architecture decisions, mentor other developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Work includes application refurbishment, development of new capabilities, system integration, and sustainment in secure Department of Defense cloud environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with Government stakeholders and a cross-functional team using Agile practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of full-time professional, hands-on software development experience.
Demonstrated experience leading technical development efforts, providing architectural guidance, or mentoring software developers.
Professional experience developing backend applications and services using Python.
Professional experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript and React.
Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs.
Experience with relational databases, SQL, and object-oriented programming principles.
Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative software development workflows.
Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing full-stack applications using Django, React, and Next.js.
Experience as a technical lead or senior developer on a cross-functional Agile software development team.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Government, or other DoD cloud environments.
Familiarity with DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) and Impact Level 6 (IL6) environments.
Experience designing scalable application architectures and integrating enterprise data services.
Experience with database design, data modeling, SQL/NoSQL databases, and ORM frameworks.
Experience with Docker, Podman, or other containerization technologies.
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar platforms.
Experience developing and executing automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Familiarity with Cypress, pytest, or similar testing frameworks.
Experience with software security scanning, vulnerability remediation, and DevSecOps practices.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Experience deploying and sustaining applications in production cloud environments.
Experience creating technical architecture diagrams, system documentation, and development workflows.
Experience supporting software modernization, legacy application refactoring, and codebase improvement.
Experience with Agile planning, backlog refinement, technical estimation, and release coordination.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and Government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for a full-stack development team, providing technical direction, architectural guidance, and hands-on development.
Design, develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using Python, Django, React, Next.js, and related technologies.
Lead technical design discussions and recommend improvements to architecture, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Oversee integration among frontend applications, backend services, RESTful APIs, and databases.
Establish and promote development standards, design patterns, coding practices, and automated testing approaches.
Conduct and coordinate peer code reviews to ensure code quality, functionality, security, and compliance with development standards.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and professional growth opportunities.
Collaborate with the Product Owner, Project Manager, and Government stakeholders to evaluate requirements, refine user stories, estimate work, and identify technical dependencies.
Participate in Agile activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Support software release planning, configuration management, CI/CD processes, and deployments across development, test, and production environments.
Troubleshoot complex application issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, system workflows, API documentation, and development standards.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to development processes, tools, and application capabilities.
Collaborate with DevSecOps and cybersecurity personnel to address vulnerabilities, support secure development, and maintain compliance with DoD security requirements.