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Northstrat

Software development and DevSecOps for government

Senior Full Stack Developer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.
  • Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments.
  • Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.
  • At least 2 years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects.
  • Must have an active or current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TSSCI).
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
  • Use Java, including JEE and REST web services, for back-end development.
  • Implement and optimize front-end applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Node.js.
  • Work with Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres databases.
  • Operate within Linux environments.
  • Apply Agile software development methodologies.
  • Support the entire product lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of the technology stack.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with continuous integration and automated testing using tools such as Jenkins/Hudson, Selenium, and JUnit.
  • Knowledge of Java Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
  • Understanding of server virtualization using VMware.
  • Web development skills in HTML5, JavaScript, Flash, JSP, GWT, or other frameworks.

About the company

Northstrat provides IT solutions to US Government agencies in Intelligence, Defense, and Law Enforcement. Its teams include software, systems, BI, and IT engineers with security clearances, delivering products and services that meet government needs. The company emphasizes two main capabilities: software development at speed using CI/CD, and a collaborative DevSecOps approach to systems engineering that prioritizes user engagement and security. This combination supports mission management, situational awareness, analytics, strategy management, and legacy systems migration, with notable work for the Air Force and Space Force as a SpaceCAMP member delivering Platform One-aligned solutions. The goal is to deliver IT products, processes, and services that solve complex government problems quickly and securely, exceeding customer expectations.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$140K

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Space Force planned up to 56 jammers in February 2026, validating Northstrat's RMT.
  • Northstrat's merger with GRVTY completed in 2026, expanding cross-sell opportunities immediately.
  • Department demand for orbital denial keeps rising as China and Russia intensify space contestation.

What critics are saying

  • RMT depends on Space Force procurement timing; budget slips delay scale to 200 terminals.
  • GRVTY integration can disrupt Northstrat talent retention and program execution through 2026.
  • A single classified-program slowdown would hit Northstrat hard because customer concentration is extreme.

What makes Northstrat unique

  • Northstrat developed the Remote Modular Terminal with CACI for Space Force electronic warfare.
  • Northstrat now sits inside GRVTY, broadening classified mission management and electromagnetic warfare reach.
  • Northstrat supports the NRO and Space Force, signaling deep cleared-customer integration.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours