AI Full Stack Developer

Job Title: AI Full Stack Developer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced full stack developers to join our Norfolk Va. team to transform our client’s thick client architecture into a modern, sustainable web-based solution. The ideal candidates will play a pivotal role in this transition, leveraging AI code refactoring techniques to accelerate development while ensuring the preservation of critical functionality across approximately 600 disconnected locations worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Legacy Code Refactoring and Modernization
• Analyze existing thick client dependencies, business logic, and integration points within the NTCSS ecosystem
• Collaborate on transforming legacy code into modern, sustainable architecture leveraging AI-assisted refactoring tools
• Design and develop thin-client/web-based replacements that preserve existing functionality and workflows
• Full Stack Development
• Develop backend systems using modern coding languages (C#/.NET, Java, Python, or Node.js)
• Design and implement RESTful APIs with consideration for microservices architecture
• Create intuitive front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Ensure responsive design principles are applied for various deployment scenarios
• Database Management
• Work with both relational and potentially NoSQL databases
• Optimize SQL queries and database performance
• Design and implement data migration strategies for the transition
• Testing and Deployment
• Conduct integration testing with existing NTCSS backend services and fielded releases
• Participate in pilot implementations in controlled operational environments
• Support the phased approach to eliminate operational and sustainment burdens of thick client deployment
• Documentation and Training
• Develop transition documentation, including user guides and training materials
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create intuitive/interactive training that reduces implementation time

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience developing software in a Modern Technology Stack
• Proficiency in modern coding languages (Java or Python)
• Experience with RESTful API design and development
• Frontend Development
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• HTML5, CSS3, responsive design
• Experience with complex data grids and forms
• Database Skills
• SQL optimization and query performance
• Database schema design and normalization
• Data migration strategies
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Gitlab or Github
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Problem-Solving & Analysis
• Ability to understand complex legacy business logic
• Strong analytical thinking for refactoring decisions
• Pattern recognition for code modernization
• Can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working with Business Analysts and end users
• Adaptability
• Comfortable context-switching between old and new technologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Preferred experience in Java or Python
• Experience with AI software development
• AWS Certified
• Experience in Refactoring large databases
• Ability to use Powerbuilder
• Active Secret clearance (ability to obtain T5)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2+ certification (Security+, Network+, CISSP)
• 7+ years of software development experience
• Experience with DoD Business IT systems
• At least one complete legacy modernization/migration project
• Demonstrated full-stack project delivery
• Ability to reverse-engineer and document undocumented code

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of PowerBuilder application architecture
• Experience with gradual migration strategies (strangler pattern, etc.)
• Enterprise application development background
• Backend Development
• Experience in all three C#.Net/Java/Python
• Both relational and potentially NoSQL databases

• DevOps & Tools
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Understanding of server-side security best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Certifications in target te