Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer

MAG is staffing for a Full Stack Developer who will join an elite team developing next-generation tactical edge systems that provide decision superiority to warfighters in contested environments. You'll leverage COTS, FOSS/OSS, and custom development to build and integrate mission-critical applications that operate where traditional software fails - with intermittent networks, limited compute, and active adversaries. US Citizens Only Former US Defense Contractor / US Gov / US Military Experience Only This is a Hybrid Position - Remote mainly - but as well on call to come into a MAG office when requested. We are seeking candidates who live in proximity to our corporate HQ in Fairfax, VA primarily but will entertain persons living near our satellite offices in: Aberdeen, MD - Titusville, FL - Newport News, VA - Carthage NC

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following: Primary Responsibilities

Design and develop microservices for distributed tactical systems using Python, Go, and/or Java

Build responsive user interfaces for tactical operations using React, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks

Implement RESTful and gRPC APIs for inter-service communication

Develop data persistence layers for disconnected/intermittent operations

Integrate with military systems and standards (TAK servers, CoT messages, MIL-STD-2525)

Creatively optimize the reuse or integration of existing COTS or FOSS/OSS

Write comprehensive unit and integration tests

Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.

Secondary Responsibilities

Support basic DevOps tasks including containerization and CI/CD pipeline maintenance

Create tools and interfaces for system integration testing

Assist with deployment automation and configuration management

Contribute to API documentation and developer guides

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

5+ years full-stack development experience

Proficiency in backend languages (Python, Go, Java, or C++)

Strong frontend skills (React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript)

Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems

Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration

Database expertise (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, time-series DBs)

Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, MQTT. etc.)

Strong understanding of RESTful and gRPC API design

Git version control and collaborative development experience

Experience with secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and familiarity with SAST/DAST tools

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud/edge architectures

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with tactical military systems or defense contractors

Familiarity with TAK (Team Awareness Kit) ecosystem

Knowledge of geospatial systems and coordinate transformations

Experience with offline-first and edge computing architectures

Basic understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Contributions to open-source projects

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Clearance

Must be eligible for Secret security clearance

US Citizenship required

What Makes You Successful Here

You optimize for constrained environments, not just cloud scale

You write clear, maintainable code that others can understand and modify

You're comfortable with ambiguity and can work from high-level requirements

You document as you code, not as an afterthought

You can debug across the full stack, from database to browser

Why Join Mag

Work on meaningful problems that directly impact national security

Small, elite team where your contributions matter immediately

Access to cutting-edge hardware and technologies

Rapid prototyping environment - see your ideas deployed in weeks

Direct interaction with end users and field deployments

Professional development and conference attendance support

Flexible work arrangements with occasional field exercises

Opportunity to shape the future of tactical edge computing

Benefits And Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $94500 to $175500 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.