Senior Full Stack Application Developer

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Kentro is hiring a Senior Full Stack Application Developer to support a Contract Management Tool, a mission-critical platform designed to modernize financial planning, execution tracking, and audit readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD). This developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure full stack solutions that support program transparency, fiscal responsibility, and operational agility.

Location: Onsite in Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure full stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement financial tool capabilities
• Integrate with DoD financial management systems and ensure data compliance with government regulations
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices that ensure clean, secure data pipelines
• Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs and RMF guidelines
• Implement role-based access controls and maintain system integrity through audit-compliant design
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, code reviews, testing, and release processes
• Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation

• 8+ years of full stack development experience supporting web-based applications
• Strong experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Back-end expertise with C#, Node.js, .NET Core, Java, or Python
• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Git version control, and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud)
• Strong understanding of application security, RBAC, and API development
• Experience working within DoD or federal IT environments

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Examples: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Must be current and verifiable for network/system access
  

• AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or equivalent Agile credentials

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Familiarity with DoD budgeting processes (e.g., POM, O&M, RDT&E)
• Experience developing financial or audit-traceable platforms
• Understanding of STIGs, ACAS scanning, RMF documentation, and system hardening
• Prior work on software tools used for budget forecasting, contract execution, or manpower allocation

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance