Senior Full Stack Application Developer

Job Description

Description:

Athenix Special Missions is seeking a Senior Full Stack Application Developer in MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

ASM Quality Policy: To meet or exceed our customers’ expectations for quality, delivery, and service through continual improvement, striving to meet our objectives, and committing to meeting all legal and statutory requirements

Position Title: Senior Full Stack Application Developer

Primary Location: MacDill AFB, Tampa Florida

Must be a U.S citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret (TS/SCI Preferred or Eligible)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Application Developer to support the STRIKE Tool, a mission-critical platform designed to modernize financial planning, execution tracking, and audit readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD). This developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure full stack solutions that support program transparency, fiscal responsibility, and operational agility.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain scalable, secure full stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies

Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement financial tool capabilities

Integrate with DoD financial management systems and ensure data compliance with government regulations

Build RESTful APIs and microservices that ensure clean, secure data pipelines

Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs and RMF guidelines

Implement role-based access controls and maintain system integrity through audit-compliant design

Participate in Agile sprint cycles, code reviews, testing, and release processes

Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation

Requirements:

Required Skills and Experience:

7+ years of full stack development experience supporting web-based applications

Strong experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)

Back-end expertise with C#, Node.js, .NET Core, Java, or Python

Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases

Knowledge of DevSecOps, Git version control, and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)

Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud)

Strong understanding of application security, RBAC, and API development

Experience working within DoD or federal IT environments

Required Certifications (Government Compliance):

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher

(Examples: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)

– Must be current and verifiable for network/system access

Relevant Development Certifications Preferred but not required:

AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or equivalent Agile credentials

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Familiarity with DoD budgeting processes (e.g., POM, O&M, RDT&E)

Experience developing financial or audit-traceable platforms

Understanding of STIGs, ACAS scanning, RMF documentation, and system hardening

Prior work on software tools used for budget forecasting, contract execution, or manpower allocation

Full-time