Full Stack Developer

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Reston, VA. This role requires a highly skilled developer with a strong background in agile software development, system architecture, and data-driven applications. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in information technology, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing moderately complex to highly complex software solutions that support mission-critical intelligence operations.

In this position, you will work closely with data scientists, AI researchers, and product teams, leveraging modern development frameworks, machine learning models, and DevOps best practices to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications for the intelligence community.

Key Responsibilities:

AI Application Development:

• Design and implement AI-driven applications, integrating machine learning models and AI algorithms into full-stack web applications.

• Develop user-facing features (front-end) using modern web technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).

• Implement back-end services (using Node.js, Python, Java, etc.) that integrate with machine learning models, APIs, and databases.

• Build and deploy AI/ML models, ensuring their seamless integration into production environments for optimal performance.

Machine Learning Model Integration:

• Collaborate with data scientists and AI researchers to integrate pre-trained AI models into production-ready applications.

• Ensure scalability and reliability of AI models in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Monitor and improve AI model performance, ensuring accurate and reliable outputs.

API & Database Management:

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between AI models, front-end interfaces, and databases.

• Design and manage relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB) to store, query, and manage data effectively.

• Implement security measures to protect AI models and sensitive data.

End-to-End Development & Deployment:

• Implement DevOps best practices for CI/CD pipelines, automating the testing and deployment of AI-powered applications.

• Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance across all layers of the tech stack.

• Conduct performance tuning and debugging to improve application reliability and efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with developers, data scientists, AI researchers, and product managers to define and understand application requirements.

• Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior developers as needed.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for both front-end and back-end code, ensuring high software quality.

• Write automated tests to validate AI models' outputs, ensuring accuracy and minimizing production errors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development with expertise in front-end and back-end technologies

• Active TS/SCI (willingness to take CI Poly)

• Proven experience working with AI/ML technologies and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn).

• Strong experience in both front-end (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.) development

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) for deploying AI applications

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular

• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for deploying scalable applications

• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git), code review, and testing

• Familiarity with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and API development (RESTful APIs).

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights