Full Stack Developer

Cryptic Vector•Vinings, GA

About The Position

As a Full Stack Developer at Cryptic Vector, you'll design, build, and develop full-spectrum software solutions that directly address some of the most complex technical challenges facing government missions today. Working in secure, high-stakes environments, you'll own end-to-end development—from intuitive user interfaces to robust back-end processing and data infrastructure—delivering mission-critical capabilities that perform reliably when it matters most. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mission stakeholders, and external partners to translate requirements into production-ready systems that support national security objectives. If you thrive on solving complex problems with clean, secure code and seeing your work

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field (or equivalent professional experience demonstrating comparable depth)
3+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with proven work on front-end and/or back-end components in production environments
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one modern front-end framework (React preferred; Angular acceptable), along with HTML5 and CSS for building responsive UIs
Solid experience with back-end development in Python, including API design, implementation, and server-side logic (experience with Node.js is a plus)
Hands-on experience with relational (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling
Demonstrated experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, including story-point estimation, sprint participation, and iterative delivery
Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools (GitLab preferred)
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail in code, testing, and requirements
Experience writing and maintaining automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) and understanding of testing best practices
Proficiency in Bash or other scripting languages for automation tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in government, defense, or intelligence community projects, with awareness of security/compliance considerations (e.g., handling classified data, secure coding practices)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration basics (Kubernetes) for deployment
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) for hosting and scaling applications
Contributions to code quality through tools like linters, static analysis, or automated pipelines

Responsibilities

Develop new features and applications while modernizing and enhancing existing legacy codebases to improve performance, security, and maintainability
Create detailed API specifications, design RESTful or other interfaces, and integrate with external/third-party APIs and services
Design and implement responsive, user-focused front-end interfaces using modern frameworks (React/Angular), HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
Architect and build back-end processing logic and services for complex, data-intensive applications using Python, and/or Node.js
Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, queries, and storage solutions using SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security
Develop and maintain scripting automation in Bash, Python, or other languages to support deployment, data processing, and tooling
Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices for readability, extensibility, and security across the full stack
Implement comprehensive automated testing suites: unit tests, integration tests, functional/end-to-end tests, and performance/stress testing to validate behavior across environments
Provide technical leadership in software architecture discussions, including trade-off analyses, design patterns, and recommendations for scalable, secure solutions
Produce clear, professional documentation including code comments, API references, architecture diagrams, deployment instructions, and user-facing materials
Engage directly with end users and stakeholders to gather feedback, demonstrate features, and iterate on solutions
Perform thorough, constructive code reviews to uphold code quality, security standards, and team consistency
Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, from UI rendering to database performance and API integrations
Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and continuous improvement