Principal/Sr. Principal Full-Stack Web Developer

Northrop Grumman

. Maintain and enhance capabilities supporting DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRome • United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $155,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack web application development using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python, with a strong focus on cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure. Possesses the ability to implement Agile methodologies and ensure compliance with security standards in a Department of Defense environment.

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Full-Stack Web Application DevelopmentAgile Development ProcessesAWS and/or Azure ExperienceActive Secret ClearanceIAT Level II Certification

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptReactNode.jsPythonCSSAPIsNoSQL DatabasesVersion Control Systems (Git)Debugging and Code OptimizationCloud Adoption and Data Migration

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGitLabCI/CD PipelinesSonarQube

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance (Preferred)CompTIA Security+IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

Department of Defense (DoD)Cloud MigrationWeb SecurityZero Trust WorkflowsEnvironment Prototyping

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDynamoDBJavaJavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLPythonReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and enhance capabilities supporting DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)
Provide technical support to customers leveraging DAF CLOUDworks
Modify and enhance offerings to implement new requirements
Improve functionality and increase efficiency
Lower operating and deployment overhead
Participate as an active member of one of 10+ teams across information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration
Follow Agile development processes and full life-cycle development
Interface with multiple geographically dispersed teams
Communicate project statuses and blockers
Support 24x7 on-call when required
Build mission-ready cloud applications for the Air Force

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a Science discipline with 5+ years of software development experience OR master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience OR an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in a Science discipline with 8+ years of software development experience OR master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience OR an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI
Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01, such as CASP+ or Security+, within 60 days of start date
Experience developing full-stack web applications using TypeScript, React, Node.js, CSS, Lambda, APIs, NoSQL databases, and Python
Experience with UI styling
Understanding of version control systems (Git)
Experience in AWS and/or Azure
Experience developing applications using Agile principles, processes, and tools
Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks
Demonstrated experience in cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and data migration
Preferred: Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI
Preferred: CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT Level II equivalent per DoD 8570.01
Preferred: Prior development experience with the Department of Defense (DoD)
Preferred: Strong understanding of web security, including WAF, SQL injection and XSS prevention, and authentication/authorization through Zero Trust workflows (IAM, RBAC)
Preferred: Experience with GitLab runners and CI/CD pipelines
Preferred: Experience with document databases such as DynamoDB
Preferred: Exposure to or experience with React, Angular, Java, and JavaScript
Preferred: Experience with SonarQube or other static code analysis frameworks
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business