Full Stack Developer Jobs in Huntsville, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title
FULL STACK DEVELOPER
Location
Huntsville, AL US (Primary)
Category
Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
Igniters operate in the world's most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters' hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.
Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.
Ignite is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer (Full Stack) to support, modernize, and migrate Line of Business (LoB) applications within a secure DoD environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in full-stack development with React, JavaScript, and Node.js, and thrive in an Agile team setting. This role requires an understanding of modern software development practices, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, high-quality solu
Job Requirements
Under the guidance of the Software Development Lead/Architect, the software developer assists in achieving software development milestones within an Agile Software Development process. The role involves supporting, modernizing, and migrating multiple complex Line of Business (LoB) applications with significant front-end and back-end requirements in a DoD secure environment. Responsibilities include developing, supporting, testing, and maintaining functionality, resolving issues, and enhancing security. Participation in the full software development lifecycle process is expected.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Advanced Knowledge: Must have advanced working knowledge of React, its core principles and lifecycle, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Proficiency: Proficiency in the latest versions of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience: Experience in T-SQL or PL/SQL, Java Spring Boot, and Java Hibernate is a plus.
• Development Patterns: Understanding of development patterns like MVC, MVVM, and IoC, as well as functional programming paradigms.
• RESTful Services: Experience building RESTful services and APIs.
• Tools & IDEs: Working knowledge of Vite or Create React App, and Eclipse or Visual Studio Code, or similar IDE.
• Agile Environment: Experience working in an Agile environment using SCM tools like Azure DevOps and Git.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain code repositories, data flows, storyboards, and other development documentation. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, processes, and systems to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Testing: Experience in and understanding of testing methodologies like unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Test Coordination: Coordinate test plans and provide documented results with criteria at every layer of development in coordination with the Software Development Lead/Architect.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot bugs and issues along the CI/CD pipeline.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and optimization within the software development lifecycle.
• Code Reviews: Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, standards, and best practices.
• Enabling Technologies: Some familiarity with enabling technologies such as Apache Tomcat, IIS, MS SQL, Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, Windows Server, RedHat Enterprise Linux, and VMware.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Some familiarity with configuring or developing applications to ensure websites work across various browsers/mobile platforms (Android and iOS).
• Compliance: Ensure and maintain compliance in coordination with the cybersecurity team.
• Cybersecurity & Change Management: Assist with DoD secure technical guides and milestones as changes are made to any structure of the coded fabrics to support Cybersecurity and Change Management.
• Communication: Communicate ideas verbally and in writing, and prepare briefings for presentation to leadership and management staff.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Required Education: BS in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience: 24 to 84 months of hands-on relevant experience.
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ before joining.
• Clearance: Active, Interim, or capable of obtaining SECRET clearance before joining.
• Designation: The designation offered will be consistent with the candidate's knowledge and relevant experience.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Education Requirements:
• Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience
Other Requirements:
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
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