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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Software Engineer - **Company:** Sphinx LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $157,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Component-Based Software Engineering, Automation of Tests, Health Informatics, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Data Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Responsive Web Design, Software Construction, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Backend, Vue.js, SC Clearance, AngularJS, Sphinx, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sphinxdefense/jobs/5413848008 ## About the Role * 2-5 years of professional web or software development experience using modern development approaches * Strong front-end development fundamentals, including an understanding of modern UI development principles, component-based architecture, responsive design, performance, and usability * Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, and/or Vue * Experience translating designs, user needs, and defined requirements into production-quality user experiences * Full-stack development experience with exposure to backend systems, including Python, API development and integration, application architecture, and service-to-service communication * Experience working with relational databases and SQL, including querying and integrating data into web applications * Experience developing, consuming, and integrating APIs between front-end applications and backend services * Familiarity with modern containerized and microservices architectures using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes * Experience collaborating with QA throughout the software development lifecycle, including working with acceptance criteria, troubleshooting defects, and validating functionality * Experience writing automated tests and developing software against defined user, functional, and technical requirements * Understanding of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, version control, automated testing, security, performance, and maintainability * Ability to independently own well-defined features, prioritize work, identify edge cases, and communicate risks or dependencies * Ability to make sound engineering decisions within familiar problem areas and recognize when additional guidance or clarification is needed * Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with engineers, end users, and cross-functional teams * Experience developing, testing, or deploying software within air-gapped or highly secure government network environments * Ability to hold and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance Bonus points if you have the following: * Experience designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualizations * Experience building software for mission-critical, defense, aerospace, or other highly secure environments * Actively hold a U.S. Government Secret clearance, Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance ., To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. ## Description Sphinx is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team building the next generation of mission planning and command and control software for space communications programs. This team is tasked with creating modern, resilient services and capabilities to support the U.S. Government. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of intuitive, high-quality user interfaces and front-end experiences for Sphinx's space vehicle mission planning platform, while also working across backend services, APIs, databases, and system integrations. You'll own well-defined features from development through deployment, collaborate closely with other engineers and cross-functional partners, and help deliver reliable software that meets user and mission needs. What you will be focusing on: * Building intuitive, responsive, and maintainable user experiences using technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, and/or Vue * Translating design mockups, user feedback, and defined system requirements into functional and intuitive user interfaces * Developing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code while following established engineering practices and standards * Owning small-to-medium features from development through testing and deployment, identifying edge cases and raising risks or dependencies along the way * Building and improving APIs and backend services that support front-end applications and system capabilities * Developing and maintaining backend functionality using technologies such as Python, SQL, RESTful APIs, and containerized architectures * Collaborating with QA and other engineering disciplines to understand acceptance criteria, troubleshoot defects, validate functionality, and meet functional and technical requirements * Writing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and functional tests to validate software functionality * Participating in code reviews, incorporating feedback, and providing constructive feedback to teammates * Making sound engineering tradeoffs within your area of ownership and seeking additional context or guidance when appropriate * Communicating assumptions, dependencies, and technical considerations early to minimize rework and support successful delivery * Contributing to improvements in product usability, quality, security, performance, and maintainability, While this role is remote, the potential for travel may occur such as client visits, company gatherings, and other project related travel as needed may be required. ## Related Videos - [Continuous Documentation for Your Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/798-continuous-documentation-for-your-code) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)