Software Developer

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. We have a near-term need for a Full Stack Developer to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA. Responsibilities The Full Stack Developer will build containerized application tools following the 12-Factor App methodology; Test Driven Development (TDD), and Extreme Programming (XP). Develop products as part of a balanced agile team (Product Manager, Product Owner, UI/UX Designer, and Data Scientists as applicable). Design and implement REST APIs and microservices architecture, and develop full-stack solutions using modern JavaScript, Python, and/or Java frameworks. Perform front-end development (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end development (e.g., Node.js, Django/Flask, SpringBoot). Conduct database design and programming (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Deploy containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Work in a collaborative, pair programming environment as needed. Rapidly learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools, and support the creation of sustainable DevSecOps pipelines and agile delivery practices. Qualifications Required: Active NATO SECRET or equivalent country clearance. 4+ years of experience in full-stack development using JavaScript, Python, or Java. 4+ years of experience in front-end development (React, Angular, etc.) and/or back-end development (Node.js, Django/Flask, SpringBoot, etc.). 4+ years of experience in database design/programming (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). Experience in REST API design and development, and with Test Driven Development (TDD). Experience in Microservices Architecture and Cloud-Native Principles. Experience deploying containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Experience working in collaborative, agile teams, and with Test Driven Development + Automation Frameworks. Database Systems experience (SQL + NoSQL, streaming/Kafka, etc.). Experience delivering iterative releases in an Agile/DevSecOps environment. Fluent in English (oral and written) at SLP 3333 or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. computer science/systems engineering). Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Qualifications

Required: Active NATO SECRET or equivalent country clearance. 4+ years of experience in full-stack development using JavaScript, Python, or Java. 4+ years of experience in front-end development (React, Angular, etc.) and/or back-end development (Node.js, Django/Flask, SpringBoot, etc.). 4+ years of experience in database design/programming (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). Experience in REST API design and development, and with Test Driven Development (TDD). Experience in Microservices Architecture and Cloud-Native Principles. Experience deploying containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Experience working in collaborative, agile teams, and with Test Driven Development + Automation Frameworks. Database Systems experience (SQL + NoSQL, streaming/Kafka, etc.). Experience delivering iterative releases in an Agile/DevSecOps environment. Fluent in English (oral and written) at SLP 3333 or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. computer science/systems engineering). Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

The Full Stack Developer will build containerized application tools following the 12-Factor App methodology; Test Driven Development (TDD), and Extreme Programming (XP). Develop products as part of a balanced agile team (Product Manager, Product Owner, UI/UX Designer, and Data Scientists as applicable). Design and implement REST APIs and microservices architecture, and develop full-stack solutions using modern JavaScript, Python, and/or Java frameworks. Perform front-end development (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end development (e.g., Node.js, Django/Flask, SpringBoot). Conduct database design and programming (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Deploy containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Work in a collaborative, pair programming environment as needed. Rapidly learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools, and support the creation of sustainable DevSecOps pipelines and agile delivery practices.