Full Stack Engineer – Defense Sustainment 

Location: Northern Virginia or Huntsville, AL  

Work Environment: Hybrid 

 

Role Summary: 

Exiger is seeking a Full Stack Engineer (Cleared) to build and scale a highly strategic, federally aligned supply chain resilience initiative. This individual will operate across both front-end and back-end systems, delivering end-to-end functionality within a live control-tower environment. You will be responsible for connecting data pipelines, APIs, and user interfaces into a cohesive platform that enables real-time decision-making for operators, analysts, and senior stakeholders. This is a mission-critical role requiring strong engineering fundamentals, adaptability, and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes under compressed timelines. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Design, build, and maintain full stack applications that power the control-tower environment 

• Develop and integrate APIs, backend services, and front-end components into unified workflows 

• Build data-driven interfaces and dashboards that support real-time operational decision-making 

• Partner with Platform Engineers, Solution Architects, and Forward Deployed Engineers to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions 

• Contribute to data ingestion and pipeline workflows to ensure seamless flow of information across the platform 

• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across both front-end and back-end systems 

• Establish and maintain engineering standards across the stack, including code quality, testing, and deployment practices 

• Support rapid iteration cycles to evolve product capabilities in alignment with operational needs 

What You Need: 

• Strong experience building full stack applications in modern environments 

• Strong experience designing and managing SQL databases 

• Proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) and back-end languages (e.g., C++, Java, or Go) 

• Experience developing and consuming RESTful , RPC and/or GQL APIs and working with distributed systems 

• Familiarity with data pipelines, ETLs, and data-intensive applications 

• Familiarity with designing and building secure applications in cloud environments 

• Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) 

• Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability 

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (active clearance strongly preferred) 

Professional Experience Required: 

• 4–10 years of experience in software engineering or full stack development 

• Experience supporting federal, defense, or highly regulated environments is strongly preferred 

• Background in data platforms, analytics systems, or AI-enabled applications is a plus 

• Experience working in high-growth or mission-driven organizations 

Why Exiger: 

Exiger is transforming how governments understand and manage supply chain and software risk. This role offers a rare opportunity to: 

• Build end-to-end systems that enable real-time, mission-critical decision-making 

• Work directly with cross-functional teams solving complex national-level challenges 

• Contribute to a platform that integrates data, analytics, and operational workflows at scale 

• Operate at the intersection of technology, data, and mission execution in a high-impact environment 

Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger: 

• High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. 

• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off 

• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits 

• Competitive compensation package 

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave 

• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable 

• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming 

• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications 

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