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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team! In this hybrid role, you will contribute across the full software development life cycle—from UI/UX design to back-end architecture, implementation, and verification testing—supporting mission-critical applications. You will help deliver scalable, secure, and elegant solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
**This position allows for a hybrid schedule and may require candidates to be local or be willing to travel to the Maryland, Northern Virginia, or DC Metro on a regular basis.**
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable front-end interfaces and back-end services.
- Optimize performance for both UI responsiveness and data processing workflows.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Conduct peer code reviews and ensure unit, integration, and regression test coverage.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers, system architects, program managers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure robust authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
- Apply Agile/SAFe methodologies and maintain clear documentation of codebases and processes.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or 4 years of additional experience in lieu) and a minimum of 8 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience in software development with both front-end and back-end technologies.
- Strong programming skills in a few of the following: Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, and SQL.
- Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and other modern frameworks.
- Expertise in containerized application development and management. Preferably with a strong familiarity of Docker & Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing workloads within a cluster.
- Proficiency with RESTful API design, data visualization, database architecture (SQL/NoSQL), and version control (Git).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience with front-end frameworks and responsive design principles.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for distributed systems.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- TS/SCI w/ Poly preferred
- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS , or message-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and modern data service protocols.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible).
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, encryption, and secure coding techniques
- Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 8 years of experience
- At least 6 years of software development experience across front-end and back-end technologies
- Strong programming skills in several of Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, and SQL
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Python frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django
- Expertise in containerized application development and management, preferably with Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in RESTful API design, data visualization, database architecture, and Git
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, or Ansible
- Experience with front-end frameworks and responsive design principles
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and infrastructure as code
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for distributed systems
- TS/SCI with polygraph
- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, or message-driven architectures
- Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and modern data service protocols
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices, encryption, and secure coding techniques
- Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
- Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
