Full Stack Developer (RDTE)

Location: Onsite in Dahlgren, Virginia, United States. US citizenship is required; the role requires maintaining a Secret clearance and obtaining a Top Secret clearance.

Salary: $95,000–$125,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Company

Bowhead provides technical support and development services for government and defense-related contracts.

What you will do

• Build, enhance, and maintain web applications with analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Develop automated unit, functional, performance, and acceptance tests.
• Support application development using Python with Flask, JavaScript with Vue.js, Java with Spring Boot, and other relevant languages.
• Support databases, Linux systems, Bash scripting, Docker workflows, and application environments.
• Investigate and resolve application and infrastructure issues, including customer-facing support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in Agile stand-ups, sprint refinement, and sprint planning.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant professional experience.
• High school diploma required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience developing and testing web applications with analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with JavaScript, GitLab version control, and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer support, and code validation skills.
• US citizenship and eligibility to maintain a Secret clearance and obtain a Top Secret clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Azure and AWS environments with investigation and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of Helm, Argo CD, GitLab Runner, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Vault.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, Vue.js, HTML, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and hybrid or on-premises environments.
• Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, peering, and load balancing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced Agile development environment with two-week sprint cycles.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as a technical contributor and consultant.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 15 pounds or more and standing or walking for extended periods.