Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance, Top Secret is preferred. - Authorized to Work in the US At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join a growing team and contribute to the development of innovative data labeling technology. The ideal candidate is a versatile professional with a deep understanding of back-end and front-end development, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional work.
There are a few requirements for the position: - Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have an Active Secret clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
- Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance.
- Must live within 100 miles from Arlington, VA
Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality full-stack applications
- Build and enhance APIs and microservices using modern frameworks and tools
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success
- Write automated tests and conduct thorough pull request reviews to ensure code quality
- Participate in architectural decision-making and contribute to technical strategy
Qualifications and Experience: - B.S/M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience
- Advanced experience with Java, TypeScript, and React (+5 years)
- Strong understanding of MVC framework concepts
- Hands-on experience with the following tools and technologies:
- SpringBoot
- PostgreSQL
- Kubernetes
- Elasticsearch
- Activiti, Camunda, or other workflow engines
- Docker
- Proven expertise in API design and implementation
- Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-based development
- Proficiency in writing automated tests and conducting high-quality code reviews
- Exceptional English communication skills (reading, writing, and advanced conversational proficiency)
Preferred Skills: - Security Clearance (Secret/TS)
- Deep understanding cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Experience with LLMs, Computer Vision Models, and Decision Support Systems
- Experience architecting large data pipelines
- Experience working in agile environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- CompTIA Security+ certification
What We're Looking for in You: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams
- Organizational skills to manage day-to-day tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and delivering your best work
Location: Arlington, VA - Hybrid 3 days on-site can be more depending on the project needs.
Clearance: Secret to start Top Secret is preferred. If the candidate has a Secret they must be willing to get a Top Secret Clearance -
Authorized to Work in the US We are an Equal Opportunity Employer