Junior Full Stack Developer

SOC is seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to work on-site in the McLean, VA area. DIRECT HIRE opportunity! Support includes all engineering activities required to design, develop, deploy, and maintain modern software applications across the full technology stack. The ideal candidate will provide development and engineering activities in support of scalable, secure, cloud-based applications within a mission-driven environment. In addition, the candidate will support troubleshooting and optimization efforts to ensure high performance and reliability of deployed systems. **Must have An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) Polygraph In this role, you will: • Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. • Develop intuitive and responsive user interfaces using frameworks such as React. • Build and maintain back-end services, APIs, and microservices using languages such as Java, Python, Go, SQL, or C++. • Leverage AWS cloud services to design and implement scalable, cloud-native architectures. • Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation. • Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS. • Design, manage, and optimize databases, including MongoDB and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and system issues across the stack. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions. • Apply best practices for security, performance, and maintainability across all development efforts. If you're suitable for this role, you have: • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) Polygraph • An ACTIVE and CURRENT DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+ • Minimum of three (3) years of experience with UI/UX, including with a front-end framework such as React • Minimum of three (3) years of experience with back-end development, including with back-end languages such as Java, Python, GO, SQL, or C++, and front-end languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, or CSS • Minimum of two (2) years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns, including ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies, security groups, and network security • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, including AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation • Experience working with containerization, including Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS, and container orchestration • Database expertise including MongoDB (schema design, indexing, performance tuning) and relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle/MySQL) Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field • Experience in software development within the federal or intelligence community • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines • Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information • Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis. Estimated Min Rate: $98000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $140000.00 Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.