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Work Location: Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 

Agency: U.S. Air Force Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS)

Min. Education Requirement/Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience

Position: Full-time / Exempt

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance preferred. Candidates with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance may be considered.

Position Overview: 

The Full Stack Cloud Developer (backend focus) provides support to the U.S. Air Force Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS). This position serves as a senior-level engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications and backend services that support mission-critical Air Force infrastructure planning capabilities.

While the role supports full-stack development, the selected candidate will primarily focus on backend architecture, cloud operations, DevSecOps processes, database optimization, and application performance. The engineer will collaborate with government stakeholders, product management, and development teams to modernize existing capabilities, deliver new functionality, and improve system reliability, scalability, and maintainability across the CIPS environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Implement large-scale features that span multiple system components and data structures.
• Develop resilient, maintainable, and high-performing application architectures.
• Analyze technical tradeoffs and recommend appropriate architectural solutions.

Database Design & Optimization

• Design and maintain relational database schemas.
• Develop and optimize complex database queries.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate data storage solutions, including relational and non-relational databases.
• Support data integrity, performance optimization, and legacy data modernization efforts.

Cloud & DevSecOps Operations

• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and support containerized applications using Docker and similar technologies.
• Contribute to cloud-native architecture and modernization efforts.
• Implement and maintain application monitoring, logging, and observability strategies.
• Assist with cloud performance tuning, reliability improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop automated unit and integration tests.
• Define testing strategies and quality standards across development efforts.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure application stability through automated testing and release validation processes.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Partner with Air Force stakeholders, project leadership, and development teams to refine requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Present technical recommendations and gain consensus among stakeholders.
• Break large development efforts into executable workstreams for multiple team members.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to coding standards, best practices, and engineering excellence.

Front-End Support

• Support modernization of user interfaces and web applications.
• Make enhancements and maintenance updates to React- and TypeScript-based applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver cohesive user experiences.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent will be exposed to normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on a computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email, and face to face. This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually light to medium.

About Us:

Nash Harbor Solutions (NHS) is a premier Alaska Native-owned IT services company dedicated to delivering top-tier contract services to the Government sector. Our team is driven by dynamic, results-oriented leaders who exemplify professionalism and maintain a steadfast commitment to a customer-focused approach in every engagement. NHS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits program, with flexible options that empower you to customize your selections to meet the unique needs of your family. At NHS, we excel at bridging the gap between government requirements and cutting-edge technology solutions, ensuring innovative and effective outcomes for our clients.

NHS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and other conditions of employment. **We are an E-Verify employer**