Full Stack Engineer

540 is seeking a motivated Full Stack Engineer to join our team supporting USCIS in building applications using modern open-source technologies hosted on AWS. This role is ideal for individuals with a solid foundation in software development and a passion for learning and growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will contribute to a full-lifecycle DevOps team, assisting in estimating, designing, developing, and testing optimized features for deployment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills while identifying areas for improvement and contributing to the optimization of systems that enhance partner integration, system stability, security, and data integrity. Expect to grow quickly, stretch, learn and deliver in a supportive, fun environment tackling real-world challenges where you’ll get to see the results of your work and how it benefits our users.

The project provides user-centered design, development, security and operations services, and data science in support of USCIS Information Technology Biometrics and Scheduling Systems Delivery. Your work will play a critical role in modernizing the immigration experience for USCIS benefits seekers on their immigration journeys. Your mission will be very important; the work you do will directly impact the immigration experience for all immigration benefits applicants! USCIS administers the nation's lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values, while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values.

Location: Remote within the continental United States, East Coast working hours with some flexibility afforded
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related
540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer II

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of professional experience in software development
• Strong foundation of programming concepts, object-oriented design and data structures
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java or JavaScript
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks quickly
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or deployment processes (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Docker)
• Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in a team environment

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of front-end development principles and experience working with frameworks like React or Angular
• Familiarity with back-end development, including RESTful APIs and frameworks like Spring Boot or similar
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Exposure to full stack development across both front-end and back-end systems
• Experience working with the government, specifically with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Home Office allowance
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Annual Social Events (540 week, hackathon, holiday party, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.