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Full Stack Programmer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Full stack developers can switch between front-end and back-end development based on requirements and help the team prototype rapidly when needed. This person should be a seasoned, self-motivated ...

Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to fill the role of Full-Stack Developer to support our team in Northern Virginia. Required Qualifications: * A degree in ...

Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to fill the role of Full-Stack Developer to support our team in Northern Virginia. Required Qualifications: * A degree in ...

Full Stack Developer Location: Chantilly, VA Must have an active TS/SCI FS Poly Looking for a full stack developer supporting a backend development team focused on middleware and backend services.

Overview Full-stack Developer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable ...

Full-stack Developer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable ...

Java Full Stack Developer Senior

Reston, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $70.50/hr

Java Full Stack Developer Senior Location: Reston, VA Duration: 6+ Months Description Our client, a major financial institution, needs a technical Senior Java Full Stack Developer to replace a legacy ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$75 - $85/hr

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Mode: Temp to Hire Location: Remote (need to work in core EST hours) Pay Range: $70 - $80/hr Team: Cross Program Microservices team Profile: seeking full stack SEs ...

Full Stack Engineer

Stafford, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll design, develop, and maintain modern web applications that support mission-critical initiatives for the Department of Veterans Affairs. You'll work across the full ...

Java Full stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$53.75 - $69.50/hr

Full Stack Developer Location: McLean, VA - Onsite Duration: Long Term Job Overview We are looking for a strong Full Stack Developer. This role requires hands-on experience across backend and ...

Full Stack Developer

King George, VA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Overview FULL STACK DEVELOPER (RDTE) Bowhead is seeking a Full Stack Developer for our upcoming proposal effort in Dahlgren, VA. The Full Stack Support will assist with the entire hardware/software ...

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How much do full stack programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full stack programmer in Virginia is $51.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.61 and $61.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Stack Programmer vs Front End Developer?

AspectFull Stack ProgrammerFront End Developer
Required SkillsProficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, server-side languages, and databases.Specializes in client-side technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
Work EnvironmentWorks on both server and client-side development, often handling entire application stacks.Focuses primarily on designing and implementing user interfaces and user experience.
Common UsageUsed in full project development, especially in startups and small teams requiring versatile developers.Primarily employed in UI/UX design, web design agencies, and front-end focused projects.

While both roles require strong web development skills, a Full Stack Programmer handles both front-end and back-end tasks, providing a comprehensive approach to application development. A Front End Developer specializes in creating engaging user interfaces and improving user experience. The choice depends on project scope and team needs.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Full Stack Programmer jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Full Stack Programmer job openings:
Infographic showing various Full Stack Programmer job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, and 55% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $107,803 per year, or $51.8 per hour.
Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer

Leidos

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 149 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 449 rated business services


Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) program delivering mission-focused software capabilities for DISA. This role develops, tests, and maintains secure, reliable applications across the full technology stack (front-end, APIs/services, and data). Full stack developers can switch between front-end and back-end development based on requirements and help the team prototype rapidly when needed. This person should be a seasoned, self-motivated, and professional with at least 8 years of hands-on engineering and administration experience in virtualized Information Technology environments.
This position is 100% on-site in Arlington, VA. Occasional, situational travel within the DC-Metro area may be required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications (UI, service/API layer, and data access layer) in an Agile delivery environment.
  • Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot,
  • Implement responsive, user-friendly front-end features and collaborate with UX/design to ensure usable, accessible experiences.
  • Build and maintain back-end services and APIs; implement business logic, integrations, and data access patterns.
  • Develop, maintain, and evolve a modernized database architecture aligned to modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption.
  • Create and optimize database queries and data models; ensure data integrity and performance.
  • Write automated tests and participate in code reviews to improve quality, security, and maintainability.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects across the stack; support production and lower-environment issue resolution as required.
  • Produce technical documentation (design notes, API documentation, and operational runbooks) aligned to program needs.
  • Operate and improve reliability/availability through monitoring, alerting, incident response, and continual service improvement.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation (build guides, runbooks, diagrams, and operational procedures).
  • Stage new and upgraded services components or services to integration and testing environment.
  • Develop and engineer improvements to the infrastructure and architecture to support continuous development and continuous integration utilizing modern practices and tools.
  • Support and perform deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management (i.e., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Bitbucket).
  • Maintain documentation of code developed in support of CESO environments.
  • Support patching, logging, vulnerability scanning, and compliance tracking.
  • Participate in the release management process.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and Jira-based task tracking.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Candidate must currently have a TS and SCI eligible with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly.
  • BA/BS and 8 years minimum of experience in Information Technology.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and supporting applications across the full stack (front-end + back-end + database).
  • Experience with modern front-end fundamentals (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and building responsive user experiences.
  • Experience with back-end development concepts such as APIs, server-side logic, and database interaction.
  • Hands-on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps.
  • Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
  • Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teammates and contribute across the full development lifecycle.
  • 4 years' experience with tools to include Ansible, Terraform, JMETER, EC2, ELB, RDS, Lambda, Docker.
  • Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management (i.e., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Bitbucket)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
With the CESO effort, the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) is looking to transform the existing Secure Web Services (SWS) environment, used to provide secure information sharing to the community, into a more mature service offering to meet the DoD and IC community. The program will support an automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
June 8, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

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