About this role
One of our premier clients is seeking an experienced AWS Application Developer (Full Stack) to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. This is a full-time role and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Create modern applications that turn powerful cloud platforms into useful, secure experiences. You will own meaningful features across the stack, from responsive user interfaces to cloud-native APIs and services. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.
The program you will be supporting is a highly classified, mission-critical modernization initiative. Your roles will be to help build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect fragmented intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
- Develop back-end services and APIs using Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Deploy serverless and containerized workloads using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, or EKS.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization integrations using standard identity protocols.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of full-stack development experience, including 2+ years on AWS.
- Hands-on React/TypeScript and back-end API development.
- Experience delivering applications using AWS managed services.
- Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Keycloak, SAML, or OIDC integrations.
- Experience deploying cloud-native apps in restricted environments.
- Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable
Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
- Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
- Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
- Full-time position, on-site
- Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status