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Job Title: Mid-level, Full-stack Software DeveloperJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start:Employee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required:Type of Travel:* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Mid-level Full-Stack Software Developer to join our CNRFC N6 Enterprise Application Innovation team. Our contract provides end-to-end lifecycle support for U.S. Navy Reserve business systems, including full-stack web/mobile-responsive development, SharePoint knowledge management and development, machine learning, date warehouse administration, desktop/server administration, networking, and AWS cloud infrastructure support. Notable systems and applications within our team's area of responsibility include the Navy Reserve Homeport (NRH), Reserve Enterprise Application Locker (REAL), Reserve Force Manpower Tools (RFMT), and the Navy Reserve Data Warehouse (NRDW), each maintained within Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. Our systems and applications provide comprehensive support to the U.S. Navy Reserve Force, serving over 75,000 personnel comprised of both drilling and inactive Reservists, the Active Reserve (TAR) component, and operational partners.

As a software developer on the team, you will work in collaboration with project and technical managers, analysts, testers, and other software engineers and developers to design, develop, and deploy web-based business systems in support of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Responsibilities:

• Develop end-to-end features by building responsive user interfaces in React and secure back-end services in …
• Design and develop database layers utilizing Entity Framework Core to interface efficiently with SQL Server
• Build and deploy applications with automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to deliver code smoothly to staging and production environments
• Optimize application performance across the entire stack, from front-end React components to back-end SQL query tuning
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including providing daily standup updates, estimating story points during sprint planning and demonstrating iteration accomplishments during sprint demo/retrospectives
• Conduct constructive code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, security and maintainability
• Write automated tests using frameworks like xUnit/NUnit, Vitest or React Testing Library
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug complex issues and to address technical debt and production bottlenecks
• Mentor junior team members while stepping up to lead feature initiatives independently

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Software Engineering; alternatively, the applicant must possess an active certification in one of the following: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Five (5) years of experience developing for …, React, Node.js and relational databases
• SECRET-level security clearance
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) or the ability to achieve within six (6) months of hire
• Experience developing in C#, JSX (or Angular Templates), JavaScript and T-SQL
• Experience in the following: .NET (C#), …, JavaScript, Node, React, MS SQL Server
• Practical knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience with project management and issue-tracking systems (Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jira)
• Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive multiple concurrent projects to successful completion
• Mature understanding of business requirements and IT strategies
• Ability to adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment
• Strategic understanding of business requirements and IT strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• AWS, Azure and/or SaaS-based development experience

Desired:

• Experience utilizing AI coding and development assistants (Claude Code, Microsoft CoPilot, MCP servers)

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.