Full-stack Engineer

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. Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers building distributed microservices and full-stack systems .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology projects and teams, with a strong focus on building distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions. Proficient in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms, while also emphasizing mentoring and collaboration within engineering teams.

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Cloud-Based SolutionsMicroservices ArchitectureJava ProgrammingAWS ServicesAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

JavaScalaPythonGoNode.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptOpen-Source DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesCI/CD

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSGCPAzureGit-Based Version ControlAutomated TestingInfrastructure as CodeObservabilityAI Coding Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceTechnical DebtDesign PatternsCross-Functional EngineeringEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsNoSQLPythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers building distributed microservices and full-stack systems
Create solutions meeting regulatory needs
Stay current with technology trends and participate in internal and external technology communities
Mentor members of the engineering community
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions
Use Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, open-source relational and NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services
Provide technical leadership across Agile teams and set design, development, and operational-excellence standards
Partner with architects to define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks
Identify improvement opportunities, reduce technical debt, and enhance system performance
Influence long-term technology strategy through emerging-tool and practice evaluation in a you-build-it-you-own-it environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
At least 4 years of software engineering experience; internship experience does not apply
At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
No employer-sponsored immigration or work-authorization support available for new applicants
Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: 7+ years coding with more than two of Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, Scala
Preferred: experience with databases, AWS/GCP/Azure, open-source frameworks, front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks, APIs, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing, Git-based version control, cloud troubleshooting, AI coding tools, observability, mentoring, cross-functional engineering initiatives, coding standards, and design patterns

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities