About the role
This role is part of a new boarding party supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs focused on getting Veterans the benefits they earned faster and more efficiently.
Specifically targeting the following initiatives:
- Increasing the speed in which Veteran’s benefits claims are processed.
- Streamline digital processes and reduce complexity for end users.
- Incorporate innovative technologies that improve the overall performance of VA’s systems.
- Reduce bureaucracy and inefficiency wherever it is found.
What you'll do
- Ship It: Write code, solve problems, deliver results. If you are confident in your ability and skills, you can stop reading here and apply.
- Develop and maintain front-end components using React.js, integrating with back-end services.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js, Express, or similar frameworks.
- Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, software engineers, and product managers to support business needs and ensure robust and scalable applications are available.
- Collaborate with UX designers and product managers to deliver a clean, user-friendly interface.
- End-to-End Development. API Integration. Database Management. Server Architecture. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: No explanation of these terms should be needed.
- Help the Crew: Collaborate with other developers, performing code reviews, and mentor team members. Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues related to our full stack systems.
- Staying Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in full stack development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years of experience in full stack development, with strong proficiency in React.js.
- Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end tooling.
- Experience with back-end development using Node.js, Express, or similar.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance from the U.S. Government.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Unconventional and Dynamic: A willingness to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
- Knowledgeable and Authoritative: Deep expertise in your field, balanced with humility.
- Experience developing government or healthcare applications.
- Familiarity with claims processing systems or workflow automation.
- Background in public-facing or commercial applications where user experience was a critical success factor.