Full Stack Web Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Web Developer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Opportunity

CAI is seeking a Full Stack Web Developer to join our dynamic technology team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will serve as a key member of our development team, building responsive, scalable, and high-performance applications and software that solve complex national security challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of our applications and software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern web applications using React.js for frontend and Flask/Express.js for backend services
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs that power our applications and integrate with various data sources
• Implement responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Work with PostgreSQL databases to design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional code
• Participate in code reviews and implement best practices for version control using Git
• Debug issues across the entire stack and propose solutions to improve application performance
• Contribute to technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and maintenance

Qualifications

Required

• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in web development
• Strong proficiency with React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development
• Experience building backend APIs with Flask (Python) and Express.js (Node.js)
• Proficient in Python, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and JavaScript
• Experience with PostgreSQL and writing efficient SQL queries
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and code quality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance

Desired

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Knowledge of Docker containerization and deployment strategies
• Familiarity with WebSockets for real-time communication
• Knowledge of the Tailwind CSS framework for building responsive interfaces
• Experience with ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, Drizzle, etc.)
• Experience with Tanstack Tools (Router, Query, Forms)
• Experience with Redis for caching and session management
• Understanding of web security best practices
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for both frontend and backend
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Pay Range

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

Benefits

• Health care
• Wellness programs
• Financial and retirement plans
• Family support benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Time off benefits

CAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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