Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Full Stack Software Engineering Lead supporting a turnkey AI and data analytics platform focused on next-generation software capabilities. This role leads development efforts across frontend, backend, DevOps, and platform architecture, with an emphasis on scalable systems, AI-assisted development, and secure enterprise-grade solutions. The position operates in a hybrid environment based in Orlando, FL. Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable full stack platforms for AI-driven analytics and data-intensive applications
• Lead development of modern responsive web applications using React and Next.js
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and/or FastAPI
• Develop and expose RESTful APIs for internal and external consumers
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for automated testing, builds, and deployments across cloud and air-gapped environments
• Implement frontend dashboards, visualizations, and interactive UI components using modern UI frameworks
• Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, backup, archival, and disaster recovery strategies across systems
• Integrate third-party services including email/SMS notifications and learning standards (SCORM, xAPI, CMI5)
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests
• Document APIs, system architecture, and deployment processes
• Leverage AI tools (LLMs, code assistants) to accelerate development, refactoring, and validation workflows
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum development teams and participate in architecture decisions

• Strong experience building full stack enterprise applications (6+ years minimum)
• Advanced frontend experience with React and Next.js (modern UI frameworks preferred)
• Backend development experience with Node.js and/or FastAPI
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, relational databases, messaging systems, and object storage
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitLab (pipelines, runners, automated testing, deployments)
• Experience with DevOps tooling and infrastructure automation (e.g., Ansible, Nexus, Harbor) preferred
• Kubernetes and containerized deployment experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in cloud and/or air-gapped environments
• Strong software engineering fundamentals (design patterns, testing, architecture, code quality)

Additional Preferred Skills

• Apache Superset and Trino for analytics and data querying
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Integration of notification systems (email/SMS)
• Experience with SCORM, xAPI, or CMI5 learning standards
• Agile/Scrum development environment experience
• AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Cline, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (e.g., engineering degrees with strong software background)

Experience

• Minimum 6+ years of full stack software development experience
• Experience leading or contributing to enterprise-scale, data-heavy platforms preferred
• Experience in defense, aerospace, SaaS, analytics, or DevOps-heavy environments is highly desirable, We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Schedule: 4/10 first shift
• Must be a U.S. Person / U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance (clearance not required to start)
• Agile development environment with emphasis on modern AI-enabled engineering practices, We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:
• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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