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Secmation LLC

Senior Backend-Focused Full Stack Developer
Location: Huntsville, AL | Raleigh, NC | Remote available (within driving distance of Huntsville, AL) 
Position Type: Full-Time / Hybrid
Clearance: Active DoD Security Clearance preferred; must be eligible to obtain
Secmation is hiring a Senior Backend-Focused Full Stack Developer to support the development of secure software systems for DoD and embedded platforms. This role is focused on hands-on development of backend services and full stack applications that integrate with hardware, embedded systems, and cybersecurity solutions.
This position supports mission-critical programs involving secure communications, autonomous systems, and defense technologies.
What You'll Do
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<li>Develop backend services and full stack applications supporting secure DoD and embedded system programs.</li>
<li>Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for system-to-system communication in distributed environments.</li>
<li>Implement software that interfaces with embedded systems, hardware components, and secure communication layers.</li>
<li>Write efficient, reliable code in Python, JavaScript, or Java for production systems.</li>
<li>Design and maintain database schemas and queries (MySQL or similar) for performance and data integrity.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot issues across backend services, APIs, and integrated system environments.</li>
<li>Work with cross-functional teams including embedded, RF, and cybersecurity engineers on system integration efforts.</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.</li>
<li>Support containerized deployments and CI/CD workflows using tools like Docker and Git.</li>
<li>Follow secure development practices aligned with DoD and cybersecurity requirements.</li>
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Required Qualifications
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<li>US. Citizenship required; must be eligible for a DoD Security Clearance. </li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field</li>
<li>5–10 years of experience in full stack software development with strong backend focus.</li>
<li>Experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or Java.</li>
<li>Experience with backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, Spring, or Express.</li>
<li>Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services.</li>
<li>Experience working with relational databases (MySQL or similar).</li>
<li>Experience with Docker or other containerization tools.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Git-based development workflows.</li>
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Preferred Qualifications
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<li>Active DoD Security Clearance.</li>
<li>Experience working on defense or government programs.</li>
<li>Experience with embedded systems, IoT, or hardware-integrated software.</li>
<li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).</li>
<li>Experience with microservices architectures and distributed systems.</li>
<li>Experience with secure software development practices.</li>
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Work Environment
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<li>Hybrid role based in Huntsville, AL or Raleigh, NC </li>
<li>Remote work available for candidates located within driving distance of Huntsville, AL.</li>
<li>Must be able to travel to the Huntsville office on short notice for customer meetings, program activities, or team collaboration.</li>
<li>Flexible 9/80 work schedule available.</li>
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Compensation &amp; Benefits
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<li>Competitive salary based on experience</li>
<li>Company equity</li>
<li>Relocation assistance</li>
<li>9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)</li>
<li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li>
<li>Life and disability insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company contribution</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>And more!</li>
</ul>
About Secmation
Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and critical defense applications.
Visit <a href="http://www.secmation.com">www.secmation.com</a> to learn more about our work and impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Secmation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, gender, orientation, identity, religion, or veteran status. 
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements.
The salary range for this position represents a general guideline; however, Secmation considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, work location, current market conditions, and other bona fide data.
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Senior Backend-Focused Full Stack Developer

Backend-Focused Full Stack Developer

Senior backend-focused full stack developer with 5–10 years of experience; proficient in Python, JavaScript, or Java; REST APIs; Django/Flask/Spring/Express; MySQL; Docker; DoD clearance eligible.

Senior backend-focused full stack developer with 5–10 years of experience, strong Python/JavaScript/Java, and DoD-related security clearance eligibility.

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PeopleTec is currently seeking an AI Application & Integration Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location. PeopleTec is seeking an AI Application & Integration Engineer to support the development and deployment of an AI-powered training ecosystem serving DoW customers. This engineer will work directly with analysts, subject matter experts, and program leadership to build and maintain the full application stack, from FastAPI services and front-end UX flows to Azure-hosted AI pipelines and RAG-based document intelligence. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on Python and cloud integration experience, as these are essential for building reliable ingestion pipelines, wiring generative AI capabilities into production interfaces, and maintaining the developer tooling that keeps the team moving. The selected candidate will own features end-to-end, bridging the application layer and the AI backend without requiring a large team around them. Duties:<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain FastAPI endpoints and background jobs: file upload/processing, search/query, webhook handlers, and long-running task management</li><li>Build and maintain the front-end application: multi-page UX flows, upload modals, client-side validation, and fallbacks for async operations</li><li>Implement and maintain OIDC PKCE / OAuth2 flows for CAC authentication, session management, and secure credential handling</li><li>Apply application-layer security controls: CORS, CSRF protections, content security policies, secure cookies, and session rotation</li><li>Build document ingestion pipelines for PDFs, Office files, images, and HTML: text extraction, OCR, chunking, and deduplication tuned for LLM token budgets</li><li>Implement embedding workflows (batch and incremental) and manage vector storage via Azure Cognitive Search, Chroma, or FAISS with Azure Blob backing</li><li>Implement RAG orchestration: retriever → ranker → LLM reader, with verifiable citations and configurable answer policies</li><li>Integrate Azure OpenAI Service and other Azure-hosted LLMs; provide adapter layers enabling provider switching with minimal code changes</li><li>Create prompt libraries and safe-mode wrappers for SOP extraction, procedure QA, summarization, and PII/PHI redaction per DoD data handling requirements</li><li>Integrate app endpoints with Palantir Foundry, AIP agents, and Azure AI Services; handle eventual consistency, retries, and error recovery</li><li>Instrument telemetry to Azure Application Insights / Log Analytics; configure alerts for hallucination spikes, latency regressions, and error rates</li><li>Ship and maintain local dev tooling (docker-compose / devcontainer) for developer parity with production environments</li><li>Contribute to ATO documentation, data flow diagrams, and security review artifacts as needed</li><li>Participate in program reviews, sprint demos, and government customer demonstrations as a technical representative</li></ul> 

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Required Skills/Experience:<ul><li>3+ years of hands-on experience building production Python/FastAPI or equivalent backend services</li><li>Active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)</li><li>Demonstrated experience integrating Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, Form Recognizer, Application Insights, or equivalents)</li><li>Proficiency with RAG architectures: chunking strategies, vector embeddings, retrieval tuning, and LLM answer generation</li><li>Experience with OIDC/OAuth2 authentication flows, including CAC/PIV or equivalent certificate-based auth patterns</li><li>Front-end development skills sufficient to build and maintain functional, analyst-facing UIs</li><li>Comfortable in containerized development environments (Docker, devcontainers)</li><li>Understanding of RMF, ATO, and cybersecurity compliance processes within the DoD</li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen</li><li>An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, as well as to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.</li></ul>Education Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 3+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.</li></ul>Desired Skills:<ul><li>Active Secret clearance or eligibility</li><li>Experience working within DoD IT environments, Azure Government Cloud, or on programs with ATO requirements</li><li>Familiarity with Palantir Foundry, AIP agents, or similar defense-context data/AI platforms</li><li>Experience with prompt engineering, safe-mode wrappers, or PII/PHI redaction in regulated environments</li><li>Prior work on VTE.mil, NIPR/SIPR web applications, or Army Aviation training systems</li><li>Experience writing or contributing to ATO packages, RMF artifacts, or STIG compliance documentation</li><li>Background in DevSecOps or secure cloud-native application development</li></ul>

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People First. Technology Always. PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields. Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people. Come Experience It. #cjpost #dpost EEO Statement PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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AI Application & Integration Engineer

3+ years Python/FastAPI backend; Azure AI integration; DoD security posture; CAC/OAuth2; front-end skills; Docker/containers.

Worker TypeRegular Job Description  AV is seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Product Owners in completing complex development taskings while aiding in the daily execution of the software development team. This position will operate in an Agile environment with defined sprint cadences and user stories. The ideal candidate will be integrated on a fast-paced development team executing complex work for emerging technology.Our team uses Docker, Kubernetes, Nodejs, Python, React and other cutting-edge technologies to solve some of DoD&#39;s most pressing issues. We are at the forefront of development and design activities for the multiple government organization. You will collaborate directly with various stakeholders and team members to determine the best path for developing dominant products.  These activities include the full-stack development of prototypes full-stack development of production components used in integrated air and missile defense planning. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic full-stack developer. This position is hybrid in Huntsville, AL.Required:<ul><li>US Citizenship Required</li><li>Required active SECRET Clearance</li><li>BS in Computer Science/Engineering and 8-12 years of experience</li><li>MS in Computer Science/Engineering and 8&#43; years of experience</li><li>Must have experience in some or all of the following:<ul><li>TypeScript</li><li>JavaScript</li><li>NodeJS</li><li>React</li><li>Python</li><li>Docker</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>AWS</li><li>Azure</li></ul></li></ul>Desired:<ul><li>Understanding of cloud native technologies and solutions</li><li>Familiarity with the Missile Defense System</li><li>Experience in Integrated Air and/or Missile Defense industryFamiliarity with C2BMC, IBCS, Aegis, Air Force Planning.</li><li>Ability to work within a cross functional team</li></ul>This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.ITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  <a href="http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits" target="_blank">http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits</a>.We also encourage you to review our company website at <a href="http://www.avinc.com" target="_blank">http://www.avinc.com</a> to learn more about us.Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.Who We AreBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.What We DoBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.ITARU.S. Citizenship required

Full Stack Software Engineer

US citizenship, active SECRET clearance, BS/8-12 yrs or MS/8+ yrs in CS/Engineering, strong frontend/backend skills (TypeScript, JavaScript, NodeJS, React, Python), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure.

Full Stack Engineer (Cleared)

Full Stack Engineer

Full stack engineer with security clearance, strong frontend and backend skills, API and data pipeline experience, and ability to deliver in fast-paced environments.

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