Senior Full Stack Engineer

ASSYST is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead the development of complex, high‑scale web applications for our upcoming project with our federal client in Sterling, VA.

As a senior member of the team, the candidate will be responsible for defining technical strategy, architecting robust systems, and driving engineering excellence through mentorship and best practices.

Please Note: Due to federal contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Job Location:

Sterling, VA (Onsite)

• 5–8+ years in full‑stack development with expertise across frontend and backend
• Proven experience leading projects or mentoring team members
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks:
  React, Angular, Vue
• Strong backend development skills with Node.js, Python, Java, Spark
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, Java Script
• Expertise in REST/Graph
  
  QL API design
• Hands‑on experience with Open Shift, Kubernetes, and Data Bricks
• Ability to design scalable, maintainable web applications
• Knowledge of SQL/No
  
  SQL databases, caching strategies, and authentication mechanisms
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to code quality, documentation, and agile practices
• Experience with microservices and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and Dev Ops practices
• Specialization in performance optimization, security, or mobile/web hybrid applications

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law