Remote

Full Stack Developer

Nationwide IT Services
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States
Mar 24, 2025
Full Stack Developer Location: Remote Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance About the Role Nationwide IT Services is looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our team and support the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Water Mission Area (WMA) Enterprise Technology Office (ETO). In this role, you'll leverage modern open-source technologies to develop, enhance, and optimize full-stack applications, ensuring top performance, security, and scalability. We're seeking a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills who thrives in an Agile Scrum environment. Your success in this role will be measured by application performance improvements, development process efficiency, and user experience enhancements. Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain full-stack applications using modern open-source web technologies. Optimize performance, scalability, and security for applications handling large datasets in PostgreSQL and Oracle databases. Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services for scalable applications. Participate actively in Agile Scrum processes and track progress using Jira. Conduct peer code reviews and follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies. Work within CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins) to streamline deployment. Implement secure coding best practices to meet government security policies and compliance standards. Assess and mitigate vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle. Maintain clear and comprehensive developer documentation, including API and deployment guides. Research and implement data-as-code technologies for automation and efficiency. Engage effectively in a remote team environment using MS Teams, Office 365, and SharePoint. Maintain responsiveness and availability with a stable home-office setup. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 10+ years of development experience. Strong expertise in: Java, Python (PyTest), Linux (Ubuntu VMs) CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins), Version Control (Git) Agile methodologies (ScrumBan, Jira) Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong focus on performance optimization and security best practices. Preferred Skills & Technologies Experience with: Containerization (Docker, AWS ECS) JavaScript (Vue.js, Node.js), TypeScript HTML, CSS, YAML, JSON REST APIs, GraphQL AWS (S3, SQS/SNS, Lambda) Work Environment Fully remote position with: A stable home office and reliable high-speed internet Ability to participate in video calls, screen sharing, and pair programming sessions About Nationwide IT Services NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.