TL;DR

Fullstack Developer (MERN): Designs, develops, tests, and deploys full-stack web applications using the MERN stack with an accent on building and integrating RESTful APIs that power seamless user experiences. Focus on implementing robust authentication and authorization systems using JWT and OAuth, optimizing performance, and containerizing applications using Docker.

Location: Onsite in Ashburn, Virginia

Company

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity.

What you will do

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications using the MERN stack to deliver scalable solutions.
  • Build and integrate RESTful APIs that power seamless, dynamic user experiences.
  • Implement robust authentication and authorization systems using JWT and OAuth to protect user data and ensure secure access.
  • Optimize performance across both front-end and back-end layers.
  • Containerize and deploy applications using Docker, supporting smooth, production-ready environments.
  • Maintain clear and detailed technical documentation, and contribute to a collaborative culture through regular code reviews.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience.
  • Strong command of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience using modern front-end frameworks like React, Redux, and Next.js.
  • Solid backend development experience using Node.js and Express.js, with experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
  • Expertise in database management, including MongoDB with Mongoose, and PostgreSQL using Sequelize ORM.
  • Familiarity with Docker for containerization, Git/GitHub for version control, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment.
  • An understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with cloud services, especially AWS, to support scalable and reliable application deployments.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL for building flexible, efficient APIs and enhancing frontend-backend integration.
  • Working knowledge of Webpack and modern build tools to optimize performance and streamline front-end development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer.