Full Stack Developer - Python / React

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to develop and support secure, cloud-native applications in a classified environment. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience developing both Python backend services and production-quality React/Next.js frontend applications. This is not a backend-only position. The developer will work across the full application stack, from database design and backend APIs to frontend applications, authentication, cloud deployment, and CI/CD., * Develop secure, cloud-native full-stack applications.

• Build and maintain Python backend services using Django and/or FastAPI.
• Develop production-quality user interfaces using React, Next.js, or equivalent frontend frameworks.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architectures.
• Design PostgreSQL schemas and optimize queries.
• Manage database migrations and data loading.
• Develop dashboards and custom MVP/pilot solutions.
• Support existing applications and develop new platform capabilities.
• Perform legacy data migration and integration.
• Integrate authentication and authorization services.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications across AWS classified partitions and regions.
• Work with AWS services including EKS, Aurora, S3, IAM, VPC, and KMS.
• Develop and maintain Terraform modules for infrastructure deployment.
• Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Follow secure Git workflows and software development practices.
• Develop applications for STIG-hardened and FIPS-validated environments.
• Work with security and DevSecOps teams to resolve deployment and application issues.
• Use modern development practices and AI-assisted development tools where appropriate., Backend: Python, Django, FastAPI, Pydantic, REST APIs Frontend: React, Next.js Database: PostgreSQL, Aurora Cloud: AWS, EKS, S3, IAM, VPC, KMS Infrastructure: Terraform CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD Authentication: Keycloak, OIDC, SAML, CAC/PIV Security: STIG, FIPS

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong Python development experience using Django and/or FastAPI.
• Experience with modern Python, including async/ASGI and Python 3.13+.

• Strong production-level frontend development experience using:

• React
• Next.js
• or equivalent modern frontend frameworks
• Must have experience developing complete full-stack applications, not just backend services.
• Strong RESTful API development experience.
• Experience with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns.
• Experience with Pydantic-based validation.

• Strong PostgreSQL experience, including:

• Schema design
• Query optimization
• Migrations
• Data loading
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting applications in AWS environments.

• Familiarity with:

• EKS
• Aurora
• S3
• IAM
• VPC
• KMS
• Experience developing and maintaining Terraform modules.

• Experience integrating authentication using technologies such as:

• Keycloak
• OIDC
• SAML
• CAC/PIV
• Understanding of secure token handling.
• Experience developing software for STIG-hardened and FIPS-validated environments.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and Git workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., * Django Developer with React experience