The Role
Develop and maintain secure, scalable full-stack applications supporting DHS and CBP traveler screening systems. Responsibilities include building React and Angular front ends, Java and Spring microservices, REST APIs, cloud-native applications, AI/ML solutions, authentication, automated testing, containerization, CI/CD, and performance optimization. The role participates in architecture, requirements analysis, Agile Scrum, SecDevOps, deployment, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to support a mission-critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program within the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD).
The successful candidate will design, develop, modernize, and maintain highly available, scalable, real-time applications supporting CBP's mission of screening and processing travelers at U.S. ports of entry.
This hands-on role requires strong expertise in Java, JavaScript, React, Angular, cloud-native development, microservices, AI/ML, and Agile SecDevOps practices.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, high-performance full-stack applications supporting DHS/CBP mission-critical systems.
- Develop responsive front-end applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Build and integrate backend services using Java, Spring, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
- Develop cloud-ready applications and support cloud migration, containerization, and modernization initiatives.
- Incorporate AI/ML technologies into the software development lifecycle and mission-supporting solutions.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
- Participate in architecture, technical design, development, unit testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile Scrum and SecDevOps environments, supporting CI/CD and automated testing.
- Evaluate technical solutions and recommend improvements aligned with business objectives, schedules, and operational requirements.
- Support the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, estimation, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience or Master's degree with 10 years; alternatively, 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Citizenship/Clearance: U.S. Citizen with DoD TS clearance or DHS Full BI; must meet CBP background investigation requirements before starting.
- Cloud Development: 3+ years developing cloud-ready applications and/or migrating applications to cloud environments.
- Backend Development: 2+ years of experience with Java, JSF, JavaScript, Spring, or automated testing tools such as Selenium.
- Frontend Development: Minimum 2 years of experience in at least two technologies, including React, Angular, Redux, HTML, CSS, JSX, Bootstrap, ES6, JWT, JSON, Babel, Webpack, Axios, NPM, or Node.js.
- JavaScript Frameworks: Proficiency in JavaScript, DOM manipulation, the JavaScript object model, and React/Angular principles.
- Microservices/APIs: 2+ years of experience developing and integrating microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Web Technologies: Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Axios, and modern authentication mechanisms such as JWT.
- AI/ML: Experience using AI/ML throughout the software development lifecycle and/or implementing AI/ML solutions.
- DevSecOps: Experience with Agile Scrum, SecDevOps, automated testing, and containerized applications, preferably using Konvoy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Gemini Enterprise AI Platform, Google Cloud, Redux Store, ES6, Babel, Webpack, NPM, Node.js, and application performance optimization.
- AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification and an active Full CBP Background Investigation (BI).
Benefits
Core Benefits:
- Paid Time Off PTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
- Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
- Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
- 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
- Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)
Health Benefits:
- UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
- INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
- Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
- Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.
Quality of Life Benefits:
- Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
- $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
- Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
- Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.
Special Benefits:
- Performance bonus – Project-based
- Yearly bonus – Company based
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, master's degree with 10 years, or four additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree
- U.S. citizenship
- DoD Top Secret clearance or DHS Full Background Investigation
- Ability to meet CBP background investigation requirements before starting
- At least 3 years developing cloud-ready applications or migrating applications to cloud environments
- At least 2 years of experience with Java, JSF, JavaScript, Spring, or automated testing tools such as Selenium
- At least 2 years of experience with at least two front-end technologies including React, Angular, Redux, HTML, CSS, JSX, Bootstrap, ES6, JWT, JSON, Babel, Webpack, Axios, NPM, or Node.js
- Proficiency in JavaScript, DOM manipulation, the JavaScript object model, and React or Angular principles
- At least 2 years developing and integrating microservices and RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Axios, and JWT authentication
- Experience using AI/ML throughout the software development lifecycle or implementing AI/ML solutions
- Experience with Agile Scrum, SecDevOps, automated testing, and containerized applications
- Experience with Gemini Enterprise AI Platform, Google Cloud, Redux Store, ES6, Babel, Webpack, NPM, Node.js, and application performance optimization
- AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification
- Active Full CBP Background Investigation
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The Company
What We Do
Novul Solutions is a veteran- and minority-owned IT services and consulting firm based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2020. It provides focused recruiting and staffing for RMF and cleared cybersecurity roles, RMF/NIST and CCRI compliance consulting, and Software Development as a Service, building secure, scalable, AI-powered applications for startups, enterprises, government agencies, federal contractors, and clients in cybersecurity, finance, logistics, and healthcare.
