Full Stack Developer

The Full Stack Developer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of secure, scalable software solutions supporting critical government and healthcare technology initiatives. In this remote role, you will work across front-end and back-end technologies to build applications, develop REST APIs, and integrate enterprise systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to modernize legacy applications, improve system performance, and ensure reliable delivery through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. The position also involves addressing complex production issues, implementing security enhancements, and maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity and accessibility standards. You will have the opportunity to work with modern cloud platforms, container technologies, and healthcare interoperability standards in a mission-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer seeking meaningful technical challenges, continuous professional growth, and the flexibility of working remotely.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features, enhancements, and defect fixes within two-week Agile development sprints.

• Build, maintain, and integrate REST APIs and enterprise services, including integrations involving ESB, HL7, FHIR, and VALIP technologies.

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components using relevant technologies such as Java, .NET, Python, React, Angular, and Node.js.

• Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure application reliability, code quality, and functional correctness.

• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, ensuring automated code quality and security scans using tools such as SonarQube and Fortify meet established standards.

• Modernize and refactor legacy applications to support migration to the Veterans Affairs Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and container-based hosting environments.

• Provide Tier 3 technical support by investigating and resolving complex defects, implementing code-level corrections, and addressing security vulnerabilities.

• Develop and maintain secure software in accordance with applicable federal cybersecurity requirements, including VA Handbook 6500 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) practices.

• Ensure application interfaces meet Section 508 accessibility standards and support inclusive, accessible user experiences.

• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and other technical stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, improve system integrations, and deliver reliable software solutions.

• Contribute to application modernization and enterprise integration initiatives involving cloud services, healthcare systems, and containerized applications.

• Maintain technical documentation and follow established development, testing, security, and deployment procedures throughout the software development lifecycle.

• At least 5 years of full-stack development experience using one or more relevant technologies, including Java, .NET, Python, React, Angular, or Node.js, consistent with a mid-level or Journeyman developer profile.

• At least 2 years of software development experience, with demonstrated capability in application development, debugging, and maintenance.

• Practical experience designing and developing REST APIs, writing unit and integration tests, and working with CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with development and code quality tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Fortify.

• Working knowledge of secure coding practices and federal cybersecurity requirements, including RMF and VA Handbook 6500.

• Experience developing accessible user interfaces in accordance with Section 508 standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues, improve existing applications, and deliver maintainable solutions.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical teams in an Agile development environment.

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Candidates with equivalent qualifications may substitute four additional years of experience for the degree.

• Preferred technical experience: Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, container technologies, and enterprise application modernization is an advantage.

• ServiceNow/Nuvolo specialization: At least 3 years of ServiceNow development experience is desirable for candidates pursuing this technical track.

• IBM Maximo specialization: At least 3 years of IBM Maximo configuration and integration experience is desirable for candidates pursuing this technical track.

• Integration experience: Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, ESB, or VALIP integrations and VAEC cloud environments is an advantage.

• Preferred certifications: AWS Developer, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Developer, Azure DevOps Engineer, or SAFe Practitioner certifications.

• Additional preferred certifications: For the ServiceNow track, ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Application Developer (CAD) credentials are desirable. Red Hat Cloud-Native Applications certification is preferred for VALIP-related work.

• Security clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust determination and a Department of Veterans Affairs Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.

• Location: Must be able to work remotely from within the United States.