Full Stack Developer

Description
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer to join a cross-functional, entrepreneurial, collaborative team dedicated to solving difficult problems for our client. In this role, you will help develop solutions in full for our customer's highly visible web application, from high-level system design, and configuration to application development and backend service integration.
Candidate must be local to the DMV area
Responsibilities:

• Staff developer on a team that designs, creates, and builds web application features; creates back-end code and interfaces for new web platforms; analyzes user needs to implement front-end design, graphics, performance, and capacity; integrates applications with other platforms/services as needed
• Collaborates with other team members and customer stakeholders across multiple functional areas (engineering, DevOps, UX/Design, Product/Program)
• Experience using modern, open-source software frameworks to prototype and deploy full-stack web applications
• Authors friendly documentation (e.g., API documentation, deployment operations)
• Quickly adopts to new programming tools, frameworks, and techniques
• Translates designs and wireframes into reusable, testable and efficient front-end code
• Builds, iterates, and tests scalable, back-end APIs for web applications
• Participates in Agile processes including daily standups, demos, retrospectives, and sprint planning
• Works closely with product owners, designers, and engineers to gather, refine and implement business requirements
• Provides production support, on-call support, maintenance, and enhancements to the existing system
• Collaborates with a fully integrated Agile team to deliver continuous improvement to designs, processes, and standards

Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field; OR;
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of general professional information technology experience, including at least 4 years of specialized experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Prior experience supporting federal government contracts as a contractor or government employee.
• Expert-level proficiency in the following languages: Typescript, Javascript, Python
• Expertise with modern web application frameworks such as React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Flask, Playwright, Poetry, OpenAPI, Trussworks USWDS, Storybook, Tailwind CSS, Tanstack React-Query, Pydantic, Imposter Mocks
• Deep understanding of APIs, and familiarity with JSON, Web APIs, REST APIs, JSON-RPC, XML-RPC, RESTful practices
• Experience working with Redis
• Experience with Docker containerization and deployments
• Extensive experience using Gitlab and CI/CD platforms to deliver safe releases at a rapid rate.
• Experience in AWS cloud architecture (e.g. Cloudwatch, Cloudtrail, EKS, S3)
• Experience with K8s and Terraform
• Experience working on a fully integrated Agile product team
• Experience conducting unit and integration tests, across a variety of platforms
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience with Atlassian Jira/Confluence
• Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to lead technical conversations with stakeholders

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AuthN and AuthZ systems, including Okta and AWS IAM Policies/Roles using attribute-based access controls
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools such as PyTest and Playwright
• Direct experience with the Department of State is a plus

Skills
Node.js, React, python, Javascript, Aws, typescript
Top Skills Details
Node.js,React,python,Javascript,Aws,typescript
Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Platforms: AWS
• Frontend: TypeScript / JavaScript (Languages), React (UI), Tailwind (CSS), React Query (data layer), Storybook (component docs/workbench), Playwright (E2E testing)
• Backend: Python (Language), Node.js (runtime), Flask (web framework), OpenAPI (API spec), Pydantic (validation/schema), ImposterMocks (mocking/service virtualization)
• DevOps/Enablement: Poetry (dependency/build), TrustWorks/USWGS (security/compliance tooling)

Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.30 - $76.92/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.