Full Stack Developer - Federal Aviation Administration

LS Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS). The successful candidate will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise applications using modern Java, Spring Boot, Angular, microservices, containerization, and DevSecOps technologies.

This position will collaborate closely with architects, platform engineers, test organizations, system integration teams, product owners, and other E-IDS development teams to deliver high-quality, integrated software solutions in an Agile development environment.

Salary is based on relevant years of experience: $100,000 - $110,000

Job Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions may include (but are not limited to) the following: The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable full-stack applications supporting the FAA Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS).
• Develop and enhance back-end services using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Build and maintain responsive front-end user interfaces using Angular or comparable modern web technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, platform engineers, DT Test, system integration, product owners, and other E-IDS development teams to deliver integrated software solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize applications across development, integration, and test environments.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to software quality, maintainability, and secure coding practices.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, containerized deployments, and DevSecOps practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts, implementation notes, and operational documentation.
• Analyze and resolve software defects, performance issues, and integration challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving software development processes, tools, quality, and maintainability., * Position is: Completely in person
• Work Hours: 40
• Background check: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Physical Requirements:
• Extended Computer Use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
• Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance.
• Mobility: Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms.
• Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision.

• Sitting/Standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues. Work Environment/Environmental Factors

• Primarily computer-based work; meetings or collaboration may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or another related technical discipline.
• Eight (8) or more years of professional software development experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated experience developing applications using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience developing modern, responsive web applications using Angular or a comparable JavaScript/TypeScript framework.
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience working within Agile software development teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing enterprise applications across development, integration, and test environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FAA software development programs, systems, or operational environments.
• Current FAA contractor credentials/badge, or the ability to obtain and maintain the credentials required for assignment to the FAA program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA or other Federal Government software development programs.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications using OpenShift or Kubernetes platforms.
• Experience implementing secure software development and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and distributed microservices architectures.
• Experience working with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ or similar message brokers.
• Experience using Elasticsearch or other enterprise search technologies.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other enterprise relational database platforms.
• Experience participating in software architecture activities, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering, testing, and system integration teams.

Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time, 40 hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.” Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.

Life at Tetra Tech:

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we’re enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. In 2024 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization., Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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