Full Stack Developer IV
EXPANSIA · Remote
USD 137,879 to 162,500 · period not stated
Start Date: Immediate
JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation
OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Remote
As a Cloud Engineer IV, you will assess cloud infrastructure needs, lead the deployment of a prototype in secure Azure government cloud service provider, and design private cloud solutions integrated with hybrid platform management, identity management, and R&D infrastructure. You will automate build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance while managing cloud and on-prem networking and leveraging CI/CD pipelines for automation. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, performing administrative tasks, and providing application support. You will enhance security by applying patches, conducting security reviews, and managing access controls while implementing enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard tools. As an emerging authority, you will develop technical solutions to complex problems, drive automation initiatives, and create scalable monitoring solutions, dashboards, and alerts. You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to align cloud strategies with organizational objectives.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Design, develop, and integrate secure, scalable web applications and services using Python, FastAPI, Vue, TypeScript, and other modern development technologies
- Evaluate and implement alternative backend and frontend technologies, such as Go, Rust, React, and Next.js, based on technical requirements and architectural considerations
- Design, develop, document, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs and service integrations
- Apply software engineering best practices, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and modular architecture
- Implement and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure software quality and reliability
- Develop, maintain, and optimize relational database schemas, queries, and application data access patterns
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployment processes in support of DevSecOps best practices
- Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform to provision and manage cloud infrastructure
- Leverage AI-assisted development and agentic coding tools to improve development efficiency, code quality, testing, and documentation while maintaining appropriate security and human oversight
- Support containerized application development, deployment, and orchestration using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Apply secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and software supply chain security throughout the software development lifecycle
- Troubleshoot complex application, infrastructure, and integration issues to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Provide technical leadership through architectural guidance, code reviews, mentoring, and continuous improvement of development practices
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather and document system requirements
- Work closely with stakeholders to resolve software development and implementation challenges
- Manage version control and source code repositories, ensuring efficient collaboration
- Support and document internal tools, software functionality, and system enhancements
- Support program operational initiatives that improve processes, productivity, and quality
- Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
- Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
- Participate in growth efforts as requested
- Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
- Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings
- Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program
- Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements
- Perform other related duties as assigned
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced proficiency in Python and experience developing backend applications and APIs using FastAPI or comparable frameworks
- Strong experience developing modern frontend applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Vue or comparable frontend frameworks
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating APIs, including RESTful and GraphQL interfaces, and service integrations
- Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience with git-based version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including secure coding, automated security testing, and vulnerability remediation
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, including managed compute, networking, storage, and database services
- Experience developing and maintaining IaC using Terraform or comparable technologies
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and cloud-based application deployments
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools or agentic coding workflows to support software development, testing, and maintenance
- Ability to independently design technical solutions to complex problems and provide technical guidance to other developers
- Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with additional backend languages such as Go, Rust, or Java
- Experience with alternative frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, or other modern JavaScript frameworks
- Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Azure AKS, or AWS ECS
- Experience with event-driven architectures, asynchronous processing, message queues, and caching technologies
- Experience implementing automated cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and security controls at scale
- Experience integrating large language models (LLMs), AI agents, or Model Context Protocol (MCP) into software development workflows or applications
- Familiarity with observability platforms, application monitoring, centralized logging, and performance optimization
- Experience developing software within DoW, federal government, or other regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of user experience (UX), accessibility, and usability best practices
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or an equivalent advanced networking certification.
Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.