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Full-Stack Software Development Engineer
Arlington, VA & Herndon, VA | Full Stack | Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
Join Talos Mission Solutions as a Full-Stack Software Development Engineer and build mission-critical infrastructure for a top-tier hyperscale cloud environment. You'll architect and deliver end-to-end features in a high-visibility Management Console—work that scales from design through deployment and impacts operations across secure intelligence community environments. This is a full-stack role for experienced developers who thrive shipping production code, collaborating across teams, and growing within a high-performing, clearance-friendly organization.
Government Shutdown Status: This position operates on a contract vehicle that is not impacted by federal government shutdowns. Work continues uninterrupted.
What You'll Do
- Design & Develop: Build scalable web applications using React, TypeScript, and Java; architect robust solutions from functional requirements through production deployment
- Full-Stack Ownership: Own features end-to-end—frontend interfaces (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/React), backend systems, RESTful API development, database integration, and deployment
- Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, conduct code reviews, and maintain high engineering standards
- Documentation & Quality: Produce clear technical documentation, implement testing methodologies, manage source control, and adhere to coding standards
Who You Are
Required:
- Active DOD Secret Clearance US citizenship and Local to Arlington, Virginia
- Minimum 3 years of professional, non-internship full-stack development experience
- Proven expertise: React, TypeScript, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
- Demonstrated experience with API development, model integration, version control (Git), and database management
- Track record of shipping code across the full development lifecycle
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline
- Hands-on experience with coding standards, code reviews, build processes, testing frameworks, and operations
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and testing frameworks
Compensation & Total Rewards
Salary: $225,000–$295,000 (based on experience and clearance level)
Benefits Package:
- Retirement: 7% of base salary employer contribution to 401(k), immediately and fully vested
- Health Coverage: 100% company-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield VSP)
- Paid Time Off: Accrued monthly PTO 11 discretionary paid holidays annually; additional week after 3 years
- Insurance: Company-paid short-term disability, optional group long-term disability, and term life insurance (amount equal to base salary)
- Professional Development: Annual training and education reimbursement allowance (pre-authorized)
- Wellness: Up to $60/month gym/health club membership benefit
- Performance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonuses distributed on fiscal year cycle (distributed every year since inception)
- Referral Program: $2,500–$10,000 bonus for qualified referrals (paid in two increments: 6 and 12 months post-hire)
- Culture: Up to 8 hours annually for team-building and morale events
Salary : $225,000 - $295,000