Initiate Government Solutions
Full Stack Developer
Initiate Government Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.
IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers' unique needs to achieve maximum value.
IGS is currently recruiting for a remote
Full Stack Developer
to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Assignment of Work and Travel:
This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.
This program is a transformative initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product managers, engineers, security specialists, and business analysts-to deliver high-quality API products in alignment with federal standards and VA objectives. You will contribute to the program's mission of improving veteran experiences by enabling digital innovation, ensuring compliance, and promoting best practices in API development and platform management.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veteran care and benefits delivery, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):
Design and implement user interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Translate UI/UX designs into functional, responsive, and interactive web pages. Optimize web applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility. Collaborate with designers to ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. Maintain code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing. Develop server-side logic using languages such as Python, Java, or .NET. Build and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs to support front-end functionality. Integrate with SQL and NoSQL databases for data storage, retrieval, and management. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms for secure access. Monitor and optimize performance of server-side processes. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack. Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software reliability. Document technical specifications and maintain up-to-date documentation. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management. Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer science or a related field 4+ years' experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience with build tools and preprocessors such as Webpack, Sass, or Less. Experience with Node.js, Express, Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring), .NET, or Ruby on Rails. Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Proficient with Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Experience with testing tools such as Jest, Mocha, Jasmine, Selenium, or Cypress. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance Strong organizational skills Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:
Active VA Public Trust Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs. Certifications in full stack development, cloud technologies, or secure software development. Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:
Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics:
We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. Empathy, Emotional Intelligence : How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers' matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers' and end-users' business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission. Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity):
We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented):
We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.
Compensation:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Benefits:
Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.
Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
Full-time
Description
Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.
IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers' unique needs to achieve maximum value.
IGS is currently recruiting for a remote
Full Stack Developer
to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Assignment of Work and Travel:
This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.
This program is a transformative initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product managers, engineers, security specialists, and business analysts-to deliver high-quality API products in alignment with federal standards and VA objectives. You will contribute to the program's mission of improving veteran experiences by enabling digital innovation, ensuring compliance, and promoting best practices in API development and platform management.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veteran care and benefits delivery, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):
Design and implement user interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Translate UI/UX designs into functional, responsive, and interactive web pages. Optimize web applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility. Collaborate with designers to ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. Maintain code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing. Develop server-side logic using languages such as Python, Java, or .NET. Build and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs to support front-end functionality. Integrate with SQL and NoSQL databases for data storage, retrieval, and management. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms for secure access. Monitor and optimize performance of server-side processes. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack. Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software reliability. Document technical specifications and maintain up-to-date documentation. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management. Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer science or a related field 4+ years' experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience with build tools and preprocessors such as Webpack, Sass, or Less. Experience with Node.js, Express, Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring), .NET, or Ruby on Rails. Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Proficient with Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Experience with testing tools such as Jest, Mocha, Jasmine, Selenium, or Cypress. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance Strong organizational skills Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:
Active VA Public Trust Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs. Certifications in full stack development, cloud technologies, or secure software development. Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:
Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics:
We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. Empathy, Emotional Intelligence : How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers' matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers' and end-users' business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission. Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity):
We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented):
We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.
Compensation:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Benefits:
Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.
Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.