Senior Full Stack Application Developer

Description

Athenix Special Missions is seeking a Senior Full Stack Application Developer in MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

ASM Quality Policy: To meet or exceed our customers’ expectations for quality, delivery, and service through continual improvement, striving to meet our objectives, and committing to meeting all legal and statutory requirements

Position Title: Senior Full Stack Application Developer

Primary Location: MacDill AFB, Tampa Florida

Must be a U.S citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret (TS/SCI Preferred or Eligible)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Application Developer to support the STRIKE Tool, a mission-critical platform designed to modernize financial planning, execution tracking, and audit readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD). This developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure full stack solutions that support program transparency, fiscal responsibility, and operational agility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure full stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement financial tool capabilities
• Integrate with DoD financial management systems and ensure data compliance with government regulations
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices that ensure clean, secure data pipelines
• Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs and RMF guidelines
• Implement role-based access controls and maintain system integrity through audit-compliant design
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, code reviews, testing, and release processes
• Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7 years of full stack development experience supporting web-based applications
• Strong experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Back-end expertise with C#, Node.js, .NET Core, Java, or Python
• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Git version control, and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud)
• Strong understanding of application security, RBAC, and API development
• Experience working within DoD or federal IT environments
  
  

Required Certifications (Government Compliance)

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Examples: Security CE, CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP) – Must be current and verifiable for network/system access
• Relevant Development Certifications Preferred but not required:
• AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or equivalent Agile credentials
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Familiarity with DoD budgeting processes (e.g., POM, O&M, RDT&E)
• Experience developing financial or audit-traceable platforms
• Understanding of STIGs, ACAS scanning, RMF documentation, and system hardening
• Prior work on software tools used for budget forecasting, contract execution, or manpower allocation
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.