Full-Stack Developer (Python APIs + React/Angular UI)

We are seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack Developer with strong experience in Python-based API development and modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular. The ideal candidate will design and implement secure, scalable backend services, build responsive user interfaces, and deploy solutions on AWS. Expertise in authentication and authorization is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
• Build and maintain responsive UI components using React or Angular.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
• Implement authentication and authorization (OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, RBAC) across backend and frontend.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS (e.g., API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, CloudFront, RDS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code; participate in code reviews and testing.
• Experience with AI assisted development (Q developer, Kiro, CoPilot)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of related experience as outlined below:.
• Backend: Strong proficiency in Python and API development using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Frontend: Hands-on experience with React or Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3.
• API Integration: Expertise in RESTful API design, schema validation (OpenAPI/Swagger), and async patterns.
• AuthN/AuthZ: Practical knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, and role-based access control.
• AWS: Hands-on experience with API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, CloudFront, RDS, and monitoring tools.
• Databases: Experience with SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• DevOps: Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker).
• Knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing (pytest, Jest, Cypress).

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certification: AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Solutions Architect – Associate.
• Experience with state management (Redux, NgRx), React Query, or RxJS.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and API gateways.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and infrastructure as code (CloudFormation/Terraform).

Location: Remote (candidates in the DMV area will have the opportunity to work onsite 2x per month)

Clearance: Ability to pass a CMS background check and meet the residency requirement for having resided in the US at least (3) three out of the last (5) five years in order to obtain a Public Trust.

GDIT is your place:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday