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Staff Software Engineer – Full Stack
Location
Virginia
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$150K - $160K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Staff Software Engineer – Full Stack
Ad Hoc LLC
• Lead full stack development across front end and back end systems supporting federal copyright modernization workstreams • Plan and execute technical roadmaps independently, without explicit direction from technical supervisors • Serve as the primary technical lead for your workstream, proactively communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders • Elaborate on and evolve complex, ambiguous systems to surface constraints and uncover new opportunities • Reduce technical ambiguity through documentation, refactoring, and automated testing practices • Advocate for sound technical solutions in planning sessions, communicating tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences • Participate in technical depth interviews with prospective candidates • Support bid writing, tech demos, and client-facing communications by articulating system history, design decisions, and past performance • Periodically travel to collaborate with clients, partners, and stakeholders as needed
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one major full stack technology stack with demonstrated ability to independently lead teams and ensure successful delivery
- Strong experience with back end development using Python and/or Java
- Proficiency with front end development using Angular or similar modern frameworks
- Experience working with relational databases, including PostgreSQL
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application architecture
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control using GitLab
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical topics to varied audiences
- Must meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401K with employer match
- Paid parental leave after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program
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