Senior Full Stack Engineer
Sphinx Defense3 months ago
Chantilly, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$157k - $190k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build performant, secure, tested web applications with emphasis on automation and security.
- Design, enhance, and improve APIs connecting front-end and backend services.
- Lead critical features through the full development lifecycle using user feedback, system requirements, design input, and customer needs.
- Translate design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
- Conduct code reviews to maintain quality, enforce best practices, and uphold engineering standards.
- Advocate for product quality, security, and performance improvements across the team.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressively responsible web development experience.
- Extensive experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React, or Svelte, including caching, authentication, and CSP concepts.
- Strong understanding of backend development and front-end/backend integration.
- Understanding of open architecture constructs such as OMS, UCI, and OCI, plus Docker and Kubernetes-based containerized architectures.
- Experience developing, testing, and deploying software in air-gapped or highly secure government network environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access and meet U.S. citizenship and security-clearance eligibility requirements.
- Strong communication, self-direction, adaptability, and ability to guide others and own technical problems end-to-end.
- Experience with intuitive interfaces and real-time 2D/3D geospatial visualizations is preferred.
- An active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement with potential travel for client visits, company gatherings, and project needs.
- Meaningful equity ownership and profit sharing.
- Employer 401(k) contribution.
- 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
Tech Stack
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About Sphinx Defense
Sphinx Defense develops software for space mission planning, command-and-control, and communications used by U.S. government space and defense programs and allied partners. Its business centers on delivering mission software and related services for secure, resilient operations in highly regulated environments. Founded in 2020 and privately held, Sphinx is headquartered in Washington, DC.