Sr. Full Stack Developer

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Software Engineer.

• Core Knowledge & Skills: Works across multiple languages and platforms, designs and implements architectural decisions, applies design patterns, cloud-native services, IAAS/PAAS/SAAS basics, and secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Work & Complexity: Performs complex tasks under limited guidance, integrates and troubleshoots distributed or cloud services, and optimizes performance and scalability.
• Quality & Independence: Sets a high bar for code quality, multitasks effectively, owns and corrects errors quickly, and drives continuous improvement.
• Teamwork & Communication: Leads code reviews, mentors teammates, and translates technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Consulting & Engagement: Works directly with clients without oversight, writes technical RFP content when needed, nurtures client relationships, and manages routine client concerns., The Senior Full Stack Developer will design, build, and maintain modern software solutions supporting mission-critical law enforcement systems. This role works closely with cross-functional Agile teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing applications in a cloud-based environment., * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features and enhancements in two-week Agile sprints
• Gather requirements, design, develop, test, and deploy application components
• Build scalable, high-performance, and highly available front-end and back-end services
• Develop and support microservices using REST and GraphQL
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and application issues
• Apply DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with team members, customers, and other technical teams
• Respond to evolving customer requirements within tight delivery timelines

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DHS 6C Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science preferred, or equivalent professional experience)
• 7+ years of experience in Agile software development
• Strong experience with:

• React, JavaScript, and CSS for front-end development
• Java with Spring / Spring Boot
• RESTful and GraphQL-based microservices
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• Relational databases using JPA/JDBC
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes or OpenShift)
• DevSecOps tools and CI/CD practices

• Ability to work onsite in Crystal City, VA approximately 2-4 days per month

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience supporting government or high-security environments
• Strong mentoring or technical leadership experience
• Familiarity with cloud-native or zero-trust architectures

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $100,000-$150,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

Why AIS? When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success. * Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements. * Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth. * Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued. * Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities. What are we looking for? At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.