DATA AND AI FULL STACK DEVELOPER

Job description

Norfolk, VA, USA | Full Time

DATA AND AI FULL STACK DEVELOPER

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products.

We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements.

Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.



POSITION OVERVIEW

This role is focused on designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance front-end and back-end systems to support AI applications within NATO's classified environments.

Using existing systems as reference models, the engineer will build web-based interfaces, dashboards, and server-side services that enable seamless, secure interaction with AI capabilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance front-end and back-end systems to support AI applications, using existing applications as a reference models.



+ Build and maintain web-based user interfaces (UI) and dashboards for secure interaction with AI capabilities, tailored for classified environments.



+ Develop and optimise server-side logic, APIs, and services to integrate AI functionalities seamlessly across workflows and systems.



+ Implement authentication and access control mechanisms to ensure secure and compliant use of systems, aligning with data sovereignty policies.



+ Design and develop containerised application environments (e.g., Docker) and integrate them with orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) to ensure scalability and high availability.



+ Collaborate with data engineers and AI engineers to integrate data pipelines, inference mechanisms, and AI model outputs into front-end and back-end systems.



+ Develop robust error handling, logging, and performance monitoring solutions across the application stack to ensure reliable operation of platforms.



+ Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards by implementing secure coding practices at all stages of development.



+ Build automated testing frameworks to validate the stability, security, and performance of full-stack systems.



+ Improve the scalability and flexibility of architectures by designing modular and reusable components across the stack.



+ Provide support for the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems in classified operational environments.



+ Participate in the development of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and prototypes, assisting in delivering innovative solutions for mission objectives.



+ Produce and maintain detailed documentation of development workflows, APIs, system architectures, and configurations to ensure knowledge continuity and operational transparency.



+ Stay current with emerging tools and methods for full-stack development, enabling enhanced functionality and secure deployment.




Required Qualifications:


+ A Bachelor's degree or higher from a nationally recognized/certified university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline OR at least four years of professional experience in full-stack development within the last six years.



+ Proven experience in full-stack development roles, including the design, development, and deployment of secure and scalable web applications within the last four years.



+ Expertise in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.



+ Proficiency in server-side programming with languages like Python, Node.js, Java, or .NET for building secure and high-performance back-end systems.



+ Experience designing and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient and secure interaction with components.



+ Strong understanding of database technologies, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL options (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).



+ Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to support scalable and resilient full-stack deployments.



+ Familiarity with secure software development practices and frameworks, including OWASP guidance and security standards for sensitive systems.



+ Demonstrated ability to implement automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Selenium, or Cypress) to ensure system reliability and security.



+ Effective communication skills, including the ability to document workflows and collaborate across software development, AI engineering, and operations teams.



+ Experience working within NATO environments or demonstrated familiarity with NATO processes, workflows, and organizational structures.




DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions.

Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for.

Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.



DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.



AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.



This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.



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Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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