Forward Deployed Full Stack Engineer, Active Secret Clearance

TribalScale

. Embed with the client team and work with end users, product owners, technical teams, and security teams .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack development with a strong focus on TypeScript, modern front-end frameworks like React, and back-end technologies such as Python or Node.js. Proven ability to deploy software in secure environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to compliance standards.

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Full Stack DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyReact Framework ExperienceAWS Cloud ExperienceActive US Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Full Stack DevelopmentTypeScriptReactPythonNode.jsREST API DesignGraphQL API DesignPostgreSQLDockerCI/CD

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Work with AmbiguityCollaboration with Client Teams

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPAI Coding Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+DoD 8140/8570-aligned Certification

Industry Keywords

NIST 800-53RMF/ATODISA STIGsFedRAMPField Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresPythonReactTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed with the client team and work with end users, product owners, technical teams, and security teams
Build and ship production features across front end, back end, data, and infrastructure
Own features from initial user conversation through deployment
Deploy software into on-premises, government cloud, and restricted network environments
Prototype rapidly and iterate with users to turn ambiguous needs into working software
Build LLM-powered features and agentic workflows within security and data-handling constraints
Write code and documentation for security review
Partner with ISSO and compliance teams on authorization requirements
Bring field insights to TribalScale engineering and product teams
Develop technical plans from loosely defined client needs
Deliver reliable AI-enabled products outside controlled demonstrations
Establish evaluation and observability practices
Improve agent behavior through harnesses, loops, tools, graphs, context, and safeguards
Help clients understand AI system capabilities, failure modes, and responsible operation
Create reusable technical patterns for future engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active US Secret clearance (or higher) and ability to maintain it
US citizenship required
Unable to sponsor a new clearance
5+ years of professional full stack development experience shipping production software
Strong TypeScript and modern front-end framework skills; React preferred
Back-end proficiency in at least one of Python, Node.js, Java, or Go
REST and/or GraphQL API design experience
Relational database experience, including PostgreSQL or similar, data modeling, and query performance
Hands-on Docker and CI/CD experience
Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Direct experience with end users or customer stakeholders and ability to explain technical tradeoffs plainly
Experience using AI coding tools in day-to-day work
Ability to work effectively with ambiguity
Willingness and ability to work on site and remotely with client teams
Nice-to-have: forward deployed, field engineering, or embedded consulting experience
Nice-to-have: air-gapped or disconnected environment deployment experience
Nice-to-have: NIST 800-53, RMF/ATO, DISA STIGs, or FedRAMP familiarity
Nice-to-have: DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification, such as CompTIA Security+
Nice-to-have: LLM experience including RAG, agent frameworks, evaluation, or open-weight models
Nice-to-have: active TS or TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace culture
Workplace accommodations available upon request
Collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineers in an AI-first engineering firm
Independence of a forward deployed role with support from TribalScale’s broader engineering and product teams