Full Stack Developer

About Samtek

At Samtek, we're redefining cloud innovation as an engineer-owned and operated, SBA-certified minority-owned small business founded in 2018. Our mission is simple: empower federal agencies and large enterprises with cutting-edge DevSecOps and cloud transformation solutions that drive security, scalability, and speed. From cloud-native application development and platform engineering to robust security implementations, data center migrations, and seamless operations, we deliver modern IT services backed by over 50 years of collective expertise.

We're a diverse, collaborative team that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. Our culture thrives on curiosity, inclusivity, and real impact—whether it's optimizing cloud environments for mission-critical operations or fostering innovation in a supportive, hybrid work setting. Join us to work on high-stakes projects that matter, grow alongside top talent, and be part of a company that's not just building the future of cloud computing, but shaping it.

Samtek: Where engineers lead, and excellence follows.

About the role

The Full Stack Developer is a multi-functional role supporting the development and operations of several enterprise applications within the agency. You will be a key player in designing, building, and maintaining full-stack solutions using modern web technologies and AWS cloud services. This position is highly visible as you will support core business functions, requiring independence, technical depth, and strong problem-solving skills to deliver scalable, secure, and performant applications across the organization.

Technical Skills

• Front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js or Angular/Vue.js)
• Back-end development (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET) with RESTful APIs and microservices
• AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform)
• Database management (SQL/NoSQL – e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB) and data modeling
• Cloud-native development, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes preferred)
• DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions), Infrastructure as Code
• Security best practices in AWS (IAM, VPC, encryption, FedRAMP compliance awareness)
• Familiarity with agile tools (Jira, Confluence) and version control (Git)

Core Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications, including front-end UIs, back-end services, APIs, and database integrations.
• Build scalable, secure cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Migrate or modernize legacy systems to AWS cloud environments, including hybrid setups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement DevSecOps practices: automated testing, code reviews, continuous integration/deployment, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack, including AWS infrastructure and application layers.
• Ensure solutions are value-adding, maintainable, and aligned with agency standards (e.g., security, accessibility).
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Present technical solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and innovation in development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with at least 3 years focused on AWS cloud development.
• Proven experience building and deploying production applications in AWS environments (e.g., serverless, containerized, or microservices architectures).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex, legacy-integrated systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently and in teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and modern development practices.
• Prior work in federal government or contractor environments is a plus.

Clearance Requirements: All candidates must be eligible for Public Trust Clearance based on suitability criteria listed here:

https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/01/what-is-a-public-trust-position/

US Residency Requirement: All candidates must have maintained US residency for at least three years in the last five continuous years.

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