Software Engineer – Full Stack

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Job Description:

At Parsons, we’re building the next generation of secure, mission-critical systems that support national defense, cyber operations, and government modernization efforts. We are looking for two Software Engineers to help design and develop our core data platform and framework, enabling interoperability across high-impact federal systems. You’ll work at the intersection of frontend and backend development, supporting seamless data access, processing, and integration across system components—powering real-time analytics, AI, and operational decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop, maintain, and extend core components of a modular platform framework, including frontend interfaces and backend services.
• Build secure, scalable APIs and microservices that enable integration between data services, visualization tools, and external systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, DevOps engineers, and system integrators to ensure seamless interoperability.
• Design and implement user interfaces and workflows for data exploration and interaction, working in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Leverage cloud-native architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) to deploy and scale services in secure, compliant environments.
• Participate in agile development cycles, peer reviews, and system testing to ensure code quality and platform stability.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack software development or system-level software engineering.
• Proficiency in backend languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, working with message queues, and integrating third-party services.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS or Azure, and modern deployment pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Familiarity with federal data security standards and DoD/DHS software compliance frameworks.
• Experience integrating with data storage solutions (e.g., S3, RDS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Exposure to DevSecOps workflows and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Understanding of authorization/authentication standards (OAuth2, OpenID, SAML).

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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