SWE2 Full Stack

Position Title: SWE2 Full Stack
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Description:
Waypoint’s client is seeking a SWE2 Full Stack to support modernization and development efforts across mission-critical systems. This role focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing full stack applications, with a strong emphasis on front-end development using modern frameworks such as React.

The selected candidate will contribute to building scalable, user-focused applications while supporting backend services, APIs, and system integrations. This role plays a key part in delivering modern, responsive interfaces and ensuring seamless interaction between front-end and back-end components within secure, high-performance environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications, with emphasis on responsive and scalable front-end solutions.


• Develop user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript frameworks.


• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services to support application functionality.


• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack, including UI, API, and database layers.


• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and code reviews.


• Ensure applications meet security, performance, and scalability requirements.


• Support modernization efforts, including refactoring legacy systems into modern web-based architectures.

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.


• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in software development.


• Strong experience with front-end technologies, including React.


• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.


• Experience with backend development using Java, Python, or similar languages.


• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.


• Experience with Git and version control practices.


• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.


• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Desired:

• Experience with additional front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, Vue.js).


• Experience with database design and management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).


• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.


• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.


• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across the full stack.


• Experience working in secure or classified environments.