What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Stack Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required) position at Primastep LLC?
Job Description
Mission:
Support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in developing secure, mission-critical software systems. This role directly contributes to national defense initiatives, working in a classified environment on high-impact programs.
What You’ll Work On:
- Full-stack development of secure DoD applications (frontend, backend, integrations)
- System architecture, design, and deployment in classified environments
- Integration of enterprise systems, APIs, and databases
- Performance optimization for high-reliability, mission-critical systems
- Implementation of DevSecOps practices and secure coding standards
- Troubleshooting across multi-system, multi-language environments
- Supporting agile development and rapid prototyping
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack applications
- Write clean, maintainable, secure code aligned with DoD standards
- Manage code using Git/version control
- Debug and resolve complex system-level issues
- Develop and document system architecture and technical solutions
- Collaborate with engineers, program leadership, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and RMF requirements
- Participate in code reviews and engineering best practices
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
Qualifications
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
- Active Secret Clearance (current and valid)
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM field
- 5 years of full-stack software development experience
- 2 years of Java development experience
- Experience with XML and data integration
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
- Experience building secure, scalable, high-performance systems
- Strong problem-solving and system design skills
- Willingness to work on-site in a classified environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DoD, Air Force, or AFRL programs
- Familiarity with SIPRNet, JWICS, or other classified networks
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automation tools
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure GovCloud)
- Frontend experience with React, Angular, or similar frameworks
Additional Information
Work Environment:
- 100% On-Site at Hanscom AFB, MA
- Work performed in secure/classified facilities
- Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and defense teams
Why This Role:
- Direct impact on national security programs
- Work on advanced defense technologies
- Stable, long-term program with recompete potential
- Opportunity to grow into TS/SCI-cleared roles