As a Data Engineer / Full Stack Developer, you will work closely with O&M, development, product, design, and client teams to maintain, enhance, and deliver secure web-based knowledge repository capabilities across client domains. The role requires experience developing and supporting full stack applications, designing and managing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple sources, and ensuring information is accessible, reliable, and mission ready. You will help build, modernize, and sustain applications using AWS Cloud, OpenShift, and related technologies while supporting secure deployment, system performance, data quality, and continuous improvement. You can assist clients in making informed technical decisions and quickly deliver value. We will consider candidates that reside in the St. Louis, MO area for this role. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Perform root cause analysis for system, application, data pipeline, and end-user issues • Analyze application, database, and system performance and take corrective actions as needed • Assist Tier 2 support teams with resolving complex system, application, data, and end-user problems • Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, data integrations, APIs, and backend services to support reliable access to mission data • Support data migration, transformation, validation, and quality control activities across AWS, OpenShift, and related environments • Manage, configure, and support application • Monitor system, application, database, and data pipeline health to ensure performance, availability, and reliability Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Required Skills:• Must have TS/SCI and be willing to submit to a government CI polygraph• Optimize application services, database queries, data workflows, and deployment configurations to improve performance and efficiency • Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application design, data flows, APIs, system configurations, deployment processes, and operational procedures • Support system security coordination, including secure development practices, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with client security requirements • Support occasional after-hours and weekend work for operational issue resolution, production deployments, data migrations, and maintenance windows • Knowledge of application development, application deployment, data migration, and data integration within AWS and OpenShift environments • Ability to design, develop, and operate highly available applications and data services across availability zones and regions • Strong understanding of computer technology with the ability to quickly learn related concepts, tools, frameworks, and software products • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and with a team • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills • Other duties as assigned Preferred technical and professional experience Nice to Have Skills: • Experience supporting data quality, data validation, metadata management, and data governance practices • Experience with search, indexing, content management, knowledge management, or enterprise data discovery platforms • Familiarity with secure software development practices, vulnerability remediation, access control, and compliance requirements in federal or classified environments • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or other iterative development methodologies • Good oral and written communications skills with experience in delivering to a Government customer • Experience serving in an "on-call" role supporting emergency response to application or system issues on occasion Years of Experience: 3-5 years' experience in Data Engineering or Full Stack Development. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. US Citizenship Required. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.