Full Stack Developer - Idea Entity

Pay Status: Salary, W2 of Idea Entity

Position: Full Stack Developer

Job Family: Exempt

Client: United States ARMY Human Resources Command

Work Location: Hybrid, Herndon, Virginia

Daily schedule: 40 hours per week, standard business hours

Expected Pay Rate: $50/hr to $70/hr, negotiable

Start: ASAP

Notes: No C2C, must be W2 employee of Idea Entity, must be US Citizen.

Idea Entity is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our technical team, contributing to the development of multiple web applications for the United States ARMY Human Resources Command. This role offers the unique opportunity to be a part of a fantastic project with a dynamic team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying modernized business applications that serve the ARMY HR community. As a full-time, hybrid employee in an agile environment, you'll find a highly rewarding work atmosphere filled with training and professional growth opportunities.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Directly engage in the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and analysis to design, development, and implementation, using Agile methodologies.
• Join a high-performing team to design, develop, and implement enterprise solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
• Be a key collaborator, where your insights and recommendations drive the modernization and enhancement of our client applications, impacting both performance and user experience.
• Work hands-on with Azure cloud services, staying at the forefront of cloud-based solutions and digital innovation.
• Develop critical applications used by over 100,000 users, making a meaningful impact on a large and diverse audience.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices and meet rigorous Department of Defense standards to ensure the highest security and compliance levels in our solutions.

Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Engage in both front-end and back-end development, playing a key role in full-stack application development.
• Develop and maintain secure REST API endpoints using ASP.NET, incorporating robust user permissions and data validation.
• Create responsive, front-end user interfaces for Single Page Application (SPA) web apps using React and JavaScript.
• Focus on modernizing and rewriting legacy applications, aiming to migrate them and their resources to the cloud environment (cARMY).
• Write unit tests to ensure functionality and reliability of both back-end and front-end code.
• Create comprehensive solution documentation, including technical and user guides, system diagrams, data models, and integration strategies.
• Develop code in accordance with U.S. Government (USG) Information Assurance (IA) and Security (INFOSEC) standards, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure user accessibility by meeting Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Uphold high code quality standards and thoughtful application design for consistency across projects.
• Participate in regular Scrum events as part of an agile team.
• Collaborate across US time zones via Email, MS Teams, Slack, Zoom, Google Drive, Git repositories, Azure DevOps, and project documents.
• Bring a positive, solution-focused attitude and a willingness to present innovative ideas.
• Execute additional tasks as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or willingness to acquire within the first month of employment).
• Proficiency in developing REST APIs using ASP.NET and working with container technologies.
• Strong understanding of data structures and experience with relational databases like Oracle and SQL Server.
• Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.JS, Angular, etc.) and SPA concepts (client-side rendering, routing, application state, API integration, etc.).
• Experience with TypeScript, including its type system (interfaces, types, generics).
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and experience with UI frameworks (Bootstrap, Material Design, Tailwind, etc.).
• Experience in writing unit tests for both back-end and front-end using tools like Jest, NUnit, Moq, Fluent Assertions, etc.
• Proficient in Agile Software Development methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with git version control, cloud service providers, and understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong history of working with software development team to assess, develop, test, and maintain systems and applications.
• Strong team collaboration skills, excellent communication abilities, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications including Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Experience in implementing automated DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD technologies.
• Hands on experience with implementing different types of user authentication, user permissions, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Familiarity with DOD cloud environments, especially cARMY.
• Experience with government (DOD and ARMY) development processes and requirements.
• 3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in code analysis using tools like Fortify, Checkmarx, and SonarQube.
• Expertise in rewriting legacy applications and migrating applications to the cloud.
• Experience with DocuSign

Security Clearance Requirements:

• US citizenship, active DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

• Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Days and Federal Holidays)
• Paid Training & Development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

At Idea Entity, our culture is centered around diversity and inclusion where our employees are valued and empowered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.