Senior Full Stack Web Developer, ACTIVE Secret Clearance Required, Los Angeles Location

*This Opportunity requires candidates to reside within a 60 miles radius of the Los Angeles AFB for one day per week on-site*

Company Overview:

At FWDthink we are at the forefront of technological innovation, committed to securing the digital frontier for businesses and government entities alike. With a mission rooted in excellence, integrity, and innovation, we've achieved notable success in delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Our culture is one of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning, where every team member's contribution is valued and drives our shared success. We use authenticity, simplicity & kindness to enable talent & service. Our model focuses on moving the mission forward and encourages experimentation, expression the disruption of paradigms that no longer serve the greater good. We are creative, nurturing and innovative. We are a company of creators with evolving interests. We think forward by aligning our resources, tools, and strategies to focus on the solution. Join us as we encourage and empower our employees!

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Full Stack Web Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Sr. Full Stack Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring their stability, scalability, and usability. You will work closely with our product team and other developers to create world-class user interfaces and interactive web experiences to ensure the feasibility, successful completion and delivery of our projects. The successful candidate will be both technically proficient and possess strong problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of front-end development frameworks and is comfortable working with back-end technologies. The preferred candidate should have experience developing web applications in a defense or space-related industry.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of developers in the design and implementation of software applications for defense systems. Take ownership of the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance. Design and develop high-quality code for web applications, ensuring coding best practices and standards are followed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, project specifications and deliver high-quality solutions. Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards. Perform system analysis and troubleshooting to resolve complex front-end and back-end issues and optimize performance. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in software development to continuously enhance our capabilities and efficiency.

Qualifiers:

U.S. Citizen and active U.S. Secret security clearance required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of professional front-end web development experience in the defense or aerospace industry. Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like Angular, React or Vue.js. Strong knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Java, Node.js, Asp.net, Rest, Python, PHP, or Ruby. Experience with back-end frameworks such as Django, Laravel, or Ruby on Rails. Proficiency in RESTful API design and integration. Familiarity with version control tools like Git. Solid understanding of database design and SQL. In-depth knowledge of Software Development methodologies and best practices and experience with agile development workflows. Experience using GitHub, Confluence, and Office365. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Flexibility to travel if required with advance notice and approval.

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