Secret-Cleared Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer

Job Description: Seeking a highly motivated and skilled Full Stack/Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and services. The ideal candidate has strong experience (5+ years) in backend development, modern web technologies, cloud-native tools, and mobile testing frameworks, along with a solid foundation in software engineering best practices., * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.

• Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and Java.
• Develop asynchronous and distributed systems using task queues and messaging frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design.
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing and end-to-end testing.
• Maintain technical documentation for systems and processes.
• Work in Agile environments and actively contribute to sprint planning and reviews.

Programming Languages:

• Strong proficiency in Python .
• Solid understanding of JavaScript and frontend frameworks (Vue.js)

Backend & Frameworks:

• Experience with FastAPI
• Hands-on experience with Celery for asynchronous task processing
• Strong understanding of SQLAlchemy (ORMs and data modeling)

Databases:

• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of MongoDB (NoSQL databases)

DevOps & Containerization:

• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Familiarity with Kubernetes for orchestration and deployment

Version Control & Tools:

• Proficiency in Git
• Experience with Atlassian tools
• Jira
• Confluence
• Bamboo
• Bitbucket

Core Software Engineering Skills:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
• Experience in Unit Testing and End-to-End Testing
• Knowledge of Object Relational Mappers (ORMs)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create clear and concise technical documentation

Architecture & Design Expertise:

• Designing and building REST APIs
• Developing efficient Data Access Layers
• Working with Queues and Task Management Systems
• Experience in scalable and distributed system design, * Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus, * developing scalable full-stack applications : 5 years (Required)
• Python, Java, FastAPI, Vue.js, REST APIs: 5 years (Required)
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Celery, SQLAlchemy: 5 years (Required)
• Agile development, testing, CI/CD, cloud tech. : 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.