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# SME level Full Stack Application Developer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,377.0 - $260,743.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, WebSocket, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Multi-Cloud, Reliability of Systems, HybridCloud, Backend, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Non-relational Database, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ED23D1A7B5E046CBA560F7A2903A8AD1/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree and 10 years of progressive relevant experience in software development or technical roles
 * Proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework
 * Strong experience with React.js and related front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
 * Experience with RESTful API design and development
 * Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
 * Understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
 * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Masters Degree in related discipline,
 * Kubernetes production environments.

## Description

* Architect Cloud-Native Solutions: Lead the strategy, design, and deployment of complex microservices architecture across AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
 * Full-Stack Technical Leadership: As an active member of a development team provide leadership on Java Spring Boot backend systems and reusable React.js frontend component architectures.
 * Front-end Development (React): Build responsive, interactive, and user-friendly interfaces using React.js. Implement and manage application state using state management libraries (e.g., Redux) as needed. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance of the UI.
 * Orchestrate Containerization: Design, scale, and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes clusters for enterprise production environments.
 * API & Integration Governance: Oversee RESTful API and WebSocket design, data streaming, and hybrid-cloud integration strategies.
 * Multi-Cloud Database Mastery: Optimize data models and high-availability setups across relational and non-relational databases, utilizing both cloud-native storage and traditional system

Scrum Participation:

 * Actively participate in all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
 * Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, and other team members to define, estimate, and deliver user stories
 * Contribute to backlog refinement and ensure alignment with product goals
 * Code Quality & Best Practices:
 * Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
 * Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
 * Implement unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability
 * Deployment & Operations:
 * Assist in the deployment of applications to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and manage containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) as required
 * Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide production support

Collaboration & Communication:

 * Work effectively within a cross-functional team, collaborating with UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders
 * Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences


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