FULL STACK DEVELOPER (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Full Stack Support will assist with the entire hardware/software lifecycle, including planning and deployment.

• Application Development: Build, enhance, and maintain high-quality application code and automated tests, including unit, functional, performance, and acceptance tests, for web interfaces that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Software Development: Apply working knowledge of Python (Flask), JavaScript (Vue.js), Java (Spring Boot), and/or other application development languages such as .NET. Support containerized development workflows using Docker.
• Database Support: Demonstrate a basic understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases in support of application development and troubleshooting.
• Systems Administration: Perform basic Linux system support and scripting tasks using Linux and Bash.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate, diagnose, and resolve application and environment-related issues, including customer-facing support when required.
• Technical Collaboration: Serve as a great team player,technical contributor and consultant to internal and external stakeholders, supporting development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Agile Delivery Support: Operate effectively in a fast-paced Agile development environment, including participation in 2-week sprint cycles, daily stand-ups, sprint grooming, and sprint planning sessions.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five (3–5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience resolving customer issues, including support within cloud-based environments.
• Ability to serve as a technical consultant for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing and testing web applications that integrate analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Experience with JavaScript development.
• Ability to validate code correctness and deliver stable, low-defect changes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, including participation in daily stand-ups, sprint grooming/refinement, and sprint planning sessions.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat).

Preferred Skills

• Experience diagnosing and resolving customer issues across Azure and AWS environments, using investigation and monitoring tools to improve support effectiveness and productivity.
• Basic understanding of Helm, Argo CD, CI/CD, GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Vault.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or applied project experience.
• Knowledge of core web technologies, including Vue.js and HTML.
• Basic understanding of GitLab CI/CD structure and pipeline execution.
• Familiarity with IaaS, virtualization, hybrid/on-prem cloud environments, identity and security systems, monitoring/logging, and storage platforms.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, peering, and load balancing.
• Experience with GitLab/ any other Version Control tool, and Docker.

Targeted salary range is $95,000 to $125,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds or more
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level and obtain a Top Secret Clearacne. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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