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Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!
A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients' needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.
Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!
A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients' needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.
We are seeking a skilled Full-Stack Developer with expertise in React and Python to build modern, scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong front-end skills in React combined with hands-on experience developing back-end APIs, managing databases, and deploying applications in the cloud. This role requires versatility across the full stack, with the ability to design, develop, and optimize both client-facing and server-side solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using React and modern UI frameworks.
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
- Design and optimize relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, etc.) databases.
- Integrate React front ends with Python APIs and databases to deliver seamless applications.
- Implement secure, scalable, and high-performing application architectures.
- Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud hosting (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Conduct code reviews, write automated tests, and troubleshoot across the stack.
- Partner with UX/UI designers, QA, and product owners in Agile/Scrum teams.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years professional software development experience.
- 3 years building applications with React (state management with Redux or Context API).
- Strong experience with Python frameworks (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
- Proven ability to design, build, and consume RESTful APIs (GraphQL a plus).
- Solid database experience with both SQL and NoSQL systems.
- Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of security best practices (OAuth, JWT, role-based access control).
- Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling frameworks (Tailwind, Material-UI, etc.).
- Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (Jest, PyTest, etc.).
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
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A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.