Full Stack Developer

Job Summary:

FRDA is seeking a Full Stack Developer to design and build next-generation software platforms that fuse machine learning, data analytics, and mission-focused user interfaces in high-risk, data-sensitive environments. This position plays a key role in delivering secure, privacy-conscious applications for defense, intelligence, and field operations.

You will work across the entire technology stack—integrating front-end interfaces, REST APIs, databases, and cloud/container services—while maintaining a strong focus on protecting user identity, minimizing data exposure, and enabling edge-capable functionality. Your work will directly contribute to real-world mission resilience and decision-making.

In contested or surveilled environments, application design is more than just usability—it’s operational security, digital discipline, and privacy assurance. Your work as a Full Stack Developer at FRDA will directly support the freedom of movement, autonomy, and anonymity of users operating at the tactical edge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop responsive, privacy-respecting web and desktop applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Vue.js, or Svelte).
• Build and maintain secure, scalable back-end services using Python (FastAPI, Flask), Node.js, or similar server-side technologies.
• Integrate with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite) and data pipelines in mission-relevant environments.
• Implement authentication/authorization flows using modern security standards (OAuth2, JWT, SAML) and access control best practices.
• Build and expose AI/ML capabilities through backend APIs and intuitive user interfaces.
• Implement application and network-layer encryption, secure logging, and sensitive data handling controls.
• Containerize applications (Docker) and support deployment to edge, tactical, and cloud environments (e.g. AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Participate in threat modeling, secure code reviews, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with data scientists, mobile engineers, and mission stakeholders to rapidly prototype and iterate on mission-driven capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a full stack developer working on production systems.
• Proficient in:
  • Front-end: React, Vue, or similar
  • Back-end: Python (FastAPI, Flask), Node.js, or equivalent
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQLite
• Experience with secure REST API design and development.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices.
• Strong understanding of security-first development: input validation, encryption, access control.
• Eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience developing platforms that incorporate AI/ML models into the back-end (e.g. model serving with TorchServe, ONNX, or TensorFlow Serving).
• Background in secure system design, privacy-by-design architecture, or zero-trust principles.
• Knowledge of data minimization, telemetry obfuscation, and pseudonymization strategies.
• Experience with message queues (e.g. Redis, RabbitMQ), async processing, or WebSocket-based systems.
• Familiarity with system deployment to austere/edge environments, air-gapped systems, or offline-first applications.
• Experience working on DoD, IC, or privacy-focused civilian systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), or reverse proxy configuration (NGINX, Traefik).
• Contributions to secure open-source platforms or privacy tech projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience building mission-specific dashboards, command-and-control platforms, or secure user portals.

FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.