Full Stack Developer

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a proven history of building and deploying scalable, secure, and responsive web applications using cutting-edge JavaScript technologies. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), containerization with Docker, and RESTful API development to deliver robust solutions. You’ll thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborate seamlessly across teams, and champion DevOps best practices to accelerate continuous delivery and innovation.What you will do

Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions

Build and integrate RESTful APIs that power seamless, dynamic user experiences

Implement robust authentication and authorization systems using JWT and OAuth to protect user data and ensure secure access

Optimize performance across both front-end and back-end layers — ensuring fast, responsive interfaces and efficient server-side logic

Containerize and deploy applications using Docker, supporting smooth, production-ready environments

Write and maintain thorough unit, integration, and end-to-end tests with tools like Jest, Mocha, Enzyme, and Cypress

Work closely with designers, developers, and stakeholders, participating in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

Apply best practices with Git, ESLint, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high code quality and enable rapid, reliable delivery

Enhance products by integrating third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, social logins, maps, etc.)

Maintain clear and detailed technical documentation, and contribute to a collaborative, feedback-driven culture through regular code reviews What you need to have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience

Strong command of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience using modern front-end frameworks like React, Redux, and Next.js to build clean, responsive user interfaces

Solid backend development experience using Node.js and Express.js, with a proven track record of designing and integrating RESTful APIs

Expertise in database management, including MongoDB with Mongoose, and PostgreSQL using Sequelize ORM

Familiarity with Docker for containerization, Git/GitHub for version control, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment

Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Enzyme, and Cypress to ensure application quality and reliability

An understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, with a proactive mindset toward collaboration and delivery

Strong debugging and performance optimization skills, with a detail-oriented and problem-solving approach

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the confidence to contribute in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments What we'd like you to have

Hands-on experience with cloud services, especially AWS, to support scalable and reliable application deployments

Familiarity with GraphQL for building flexible, efficient APIs and enhancing frontend-backend integration

Working knowledge of Webpack and modern build tools to optimize performance and streamline front-end development workflows

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.