Full-Time

Full Stack Developer

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MetroStar

MetroStar

201-500 employees

Technology solutions for government agencies

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid position requires local presence in the D.C. metro area.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Git
Node.js
Java
Postgres
Vue.js
Flask
Spring
Django
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5-7 years' of Full Stack Developer experience, or a Masters Degree plus 3 years of Full Stack Developer experience
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI
  • Programming experience with Python, JavaScript, and at least one more programming language (Java is preferred)
  • Experience with front end frameworks like React or Vue
  • Experience with backend runtimes and frameworks like Node.js, Spring, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc.
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools
  • DevSecOps experience including the use of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Tooling (Git runners, code scanning tools)
  • Experience with containerization and use of Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Object Relational Modeling persistence frameworks (e.g. SQLAlchemy), and with PostgreSQL
  • Well versed in modern software architectures like micro-services as well as front-end frameworks
  • Strong communications skills: you will be required to proactively engage fellow CDAO members both inside and outside of your team
  • Ability to synthesize requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and facilitate engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines.
Responsibilities
  • Designs and develops software requirements for multiple Artificial Intelligence based support capabilities including the software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries.
  • Develops front end and backend of software prototypes, components, and tooling that can be leveraged to speed prototyping process.
  • Maintains and guides the development of common libraries and tools used by multiple teams.
  • Maintains the existing code base of in-production applications, performing bug fixes, updates of code and component libraries to meet security and performance needs as required, and capability enhancements as planned in the sprint schedule.
  • Works closely with clients and requirements owners to build out product lines.
  • Develops plans, road maps, software design strategies. Analyze and decomposes activities and requirements to software designs that are allocated across systems components/sub-components.
  • Aids in formulating a strategy on how to achieve rapid prototyping of AI capabilities, including Generative AI.
  • Works with data scientists, UX designers, cognitive scientists, developers, and testers to compose cohesive and sound software designs that form the basis of scalable AI solutions.
  • Documents requirements and specifications and reviews documentation provided by other teams and vendors.
  • Optimizes software designs and architectures to deliver desired performance targets and devises tooling and methodologies to profile execution and capture performance metrics.
  • Stays informed on latest AI system and software architectures and trends from design patterns to DevSecOps and systems architecture patterns.
  • Captures, develops, and reports reference architectures and documenting compliance standards.

MetroStar provides technology solutions that enhance digital experiences for government agencies by modernizing IT infrastructure and offering digital tools. They have improved public health IT frameworks for the Department of Health and Human Services and facilitated virtual training for law enforcement, saving costs and training thousands. In agriculture, they developed a tool for the USDA to help farmers access pandemic relief. MetroStar differentiates itself by tailoring solutions to the specific needs of government clients, aiming to drive efficiency and innovation in public sector operations.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MetroStar's Comet design system aligns with the growing trend of DesignOps in government.
  • Their DEI focus matches the public sector's increasing emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
  • Partnerships for broadband access meet rising demand in rural areas, enhancing connectivity.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like NTT Data could limit MetroStar's large-scale contract opportunities.
  • Reliance on USWDS and React may lead to inefficiencies in design system projects.
  • New initiatives like Comet may require time and resources to prove their value.

What makes MetroStar unique

  • MetroStar specializes in digital services for government agencies, focusing on IT modernization.
  • The company excels in creating user-centric digital experiences for public sector innovation.
  • MetroStar's virtual training platforms have saved $16 million in travel expenses for law enforcement.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program