Full Stack JavaScript Engineer

540 is looking for a Full Stack JavaScript Engineer to help the United States Army #GetShitDone and modernize critical budget systems. We are rebuilding multiple tools using cutting edge tech hosted in multiple AWS environments. You’ll be part of an agile development team writing code to support the modernization of mission driven financial systems. This position can be done onsite, hybrid or remotely, as long as you can work East Coast hours.

On this project, you can expect a fast-paced environment in which the team will be diving into some complex data that feeds an equally complex process designed to help the Army prepare the annual budget submission that will become part of the President’s Budget. An API-first approach with a modern data architecture is key for success, but so is a great user experience that can help move the Army away from manual processes into more automated ones. Give us a shout and we’ll see if you can help us help the Army #GetBudgetsDone.

ABOUT 540

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of overall software development experience
• 2+ years of full stack development experience using Node.js and Angular (or similar)
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript and Typescript
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Experience with backend application frameworks such as NestJS or Spring Boot
• Experience with writing automated tests
• Experience with Git and GitFlow development workflow
• Ability to define, create, and execute unit tests
• Ability to organize data and write performant queries
• Experience working with API gateways such as Kong
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree 
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• #GetShitDone mentality

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with or knowledge of Army Budget / PPBE process
• Experience with AWS Services and experience building off of them (Lambda, RDS, ECS, Fargate, Step Functions)
• Experience with containers, docker, or kubernetes
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization best practices (OAuth 2, SAML, LDAP, ABAC, etc)
• Knowledge of TLS/SSL
• Experience securing sensitive data 
• Experience deploying applications in DoD or other accredited federal environments 
• Ability to reverse engineer legacy code and convert it to modern features (namely, ASP.NET)
• Experience developing within DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Ability to write technical subtasks for user stories for application features
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You may be regularly working with the product owner to demo features and brainstorm new ideas

BENEFITS

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Paid parking or transit expenses

PERKS

• Home Office allowance
• Monthly technology stipend
• Fully loaded Macbook Pro
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Stocked kitchen with nitro cold brew kegs on tap  
• Fitness Center onsite
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Ongoing Social Events (including, but not limited to annual hackathons, Taste of 540, holiday party, annual charity golf tournament, so much more…)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals Tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.