Senior Full-Stack Engineer

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Senior Full‑Stack Engineer (MEAN Stack) – Fairfax, VA / Washington, DC

Location: 3 days onsite in Fairfax, VA | 2 days onsite in Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full‑time, in‑person
Salary: Starting at $50,000 / yr (DOE)
Benefits: 401(k) + matching, dental, health, vision, flexible schedule, PTO, parental leave, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned system engineer with deep expertise in backend architecture and a strong command of the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js). The Senior Full‑Stack Engineer will lead the design, development, and operation of scalable, secure, high‑availability services that power mission‑critical applications. This role partners closely with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions while mentoring junior engineers and championing best‑in‑class engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Build Backend Systems – Design reliable, high‑performance microservices, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and distributed systems.
• Full‑Stack Development – Write clean, maintainable, well‑tested code across the stack (Node.js/Express, Angular, HTML/CSS/JS, Java where needed).
• API Integration – Collaborate with front‑end engineers to ensure seamless data flow, consistency, and feature delivery.
• Performance & Reliability – Optimize for latency, throughput, observability, monitoring, security, and fault tolerance.
• CI/CD & Cloud Ops – Work with DevOps to create and maintain Docker/Kubernetes pipelines, AWS infrastructure, and automated deployment workflows.
• Technical Leadership – Conduct thorough code reviews, mentor team members, and drive engineering standards.
• Strategic Planning – Participate in architectural reviews, roadmap discussions, and technical planning sessions.

Required Skills & Experience

Requirement	Details
Education	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Experience	10+ years building complex, high‑impact applications; proven leadership in legacy system rebuilds
Core Stack	MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js)
Additional Languages	Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and associated frameworks)
API Expertise	REST, GraphQL, security (OAuth2, JWT), caching, authentication
Cloud & Containerization	AWS services, Docker, Kubernetes
Database Design	Strong relational & NoSQL design & management
Soft Skills	Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentorship abilities

Certifications (Required)

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified Professional in Full‑Stack Development (CP‑FSD)

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• Active DoD Secret clearance (required)

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission‑critical systems that have real impact.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑moving, innovative environment.
• Grow your career with leadership opportunities, continuous learning, and a supportive culture.

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Ready to apply?
Submit your resume, cover letter, and copies of the required certifications to [recruiter@email.com] with the subject line “Senior Full‑Stack Engineer – [Your Name]”.

We look forward to learning how your expertise can help shape the future of our platform!