25-1060: Full Stack Software Engineer - Herndon, VA

Navitas is seeking a skilled and forward-leaning Full Stack Software Engineer to support the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance AI-driven applications and prototypes in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must have experience across modern front-end and back-end technologies, DevSecOps, and microservices-based architecture.

• Design and develop software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and reusable libraries supporting AI-based capabilities

• Build scalable front-end and back-end components to accelerate AI prototype development

• Maintain and enhance shared tools and libraries used across multiple teams and projects

• Sustain and improve in-production applications by performing bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements in alignment with sprint planning

• Engage with end users and product owners to define, refine, and deliver product capabilities

• Develop architectural roadmaps, software strategies, and implementation plans

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX designers, data scientists, developers, testers, and cognitive scientists) to ensure cohesive and effective AI solutions

• Formulate approaches to accelerate prototyping of AI and Generative AI features and functionalities

• Create and review documentation, including technical specifications, requirements, and compliance standards

• Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability through profiling, metrics, and testing

• Stay current with emerging technologies in AI systems, DevSecOps, and cloud-native patterns

• Contribute to and document reference architectures, compliance frameworks, and design patterns

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience, or

  • Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

• 5+ years of experience with Python, JavaScript, and at least one additional programming language (Java preferred)

• Experience with front-end frameworks like React or Vue

• Hands-on experience with back-end frameworks/runtimes: Node.js, Spring, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools (Scrum, Jira, etc.)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git runners, and static/dynamic code scanning tools

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)

• Understanding of Object Relational Mapping frameworks like SQLAlchemy

• Proficient with relational databases such as PostgreSQL

• Experience with modern software architectures including microservices and component-based front-end architecture

Set Yourself Apart with:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• Ability to interpret and synthesize complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions

• Preferred: DoDD 8140 IAT Level III certification or equivalent