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Contingent Role: Contingent Upon Contract Award

About Wilcore Technologies, Inc.

Wilcore Technologies is a digital services company committed to building technology that matters. We partner with government agencies to create modern, reliable, and user-friendly solutions that improve how the public experiences critical services. We believe great work starts with great people. Our team is made up of technologists, designers, and problem-solvers who care deeply about impact. At Wilcore, everyone has the opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to projects that shape the future of government technology.

As a small but growing company, we value curiosity, collaboration, and craftsmanship. Every line of code, every design decision, and every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and public service.

Please take note that the position of Full Stack Engineer is Contingent upon successful contract award to Wilcore.

What you'll be doing:

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 technology stack to build scalable, secure, and user-centered solutions while collaborating closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and government stakeholders in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack web applications and APIs.
• Build responsive, accessible, and reusable user interface components using modern front-end frameworks.
• Develop and maintain secure backend services, business logic, and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and user requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure applications comply with federal accessibility, security, and quality standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to development processes and application architecture.

What you’ll bring:4+ years of experience in full stack development

• Strong experience with JavaScript, React, Ruby on Rails, and REST APIs
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and Git workflows
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Understanding of accessibility best practices and web standards (WCAG, Section 508)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in Agile environments
• Bonus Qualifications
• Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or federal agencies
• Familiarity with JSON Schema Form libraries (e.g., react-jsonschema-form)
• Knowledge of VA.gov architecture and building forms on VA.gov
• Experience with automated testing and 508 scanning tools (e.g., Axe, pa11y)

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Wilcore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Wilcore HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@wilcore.io
Compensation:At Wilcore, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $130,000
For the Non-Discrimination Pay Transparency Statement go to www.dol.gov/ofccp.

What you’ll bring:

4+ years of experience in full stack development

• Strong experience with JavaScript, React, Ruby on Rails, and REST APIs
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and Git workflows
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Understanding of accessibility best practices and web standards (WCAG, Section 508)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in Agile environments
• Bonus Qualifications
• Prior experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or federal agencies
• Familiarity with JSON Schema Form libraries (e.g., react-jsonschema-form)
• Knowledge of VA.gov architecture and building forms on VA.gov
• Experience with automated testing and 508 scanning tools (e.g., Axe, pa11y)

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Wilcore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Wilcore HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@wilcore.io

Compensation:

At Wilcore, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $130,000

For the Non-Discrimination Pay Transparency Statement go to www.dol.gov/ofccp.