ICF

Full Stack Developer (Top Secret clearance)

Reston, VA Full time

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. 

The Work  

 As a Full Stack Software Developer at ICF you play the central role in driving innovation and using technology to drive connections through a multi-channel experience. If you have an incredible passion for innovative technology development and enjoy working with clients, ICF is the place for you. You should have experience with common development tools, techniques and numerous programming languages. All team members are very dynamic with experience delivering end-to-end solutions, quite often skilled in front-end and back-end technologies. 

Job Location: Primarily remote, with occasional business travel to Washington, D.C. and Monterrey, California

What You Will Do:  

  • Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies. 

  • Build and consume RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. 

  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security across the stack. 

  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality features. 

  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. 

  • Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control workflows. 

  • Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime. 

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements to architecture and development processes. 

What You Will Bring With You:  

  • Candidate must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 

  • 5 years - experience in full stack software engineering with a strong understanding of best practices, design patterns, clean code, and unit/integration testing. 

  • 3 years - Python development experience including development of REST APIs with frameworks such as Django or Flask. 

  • 3 years – Frontend development with frameworks such as Angular or React (Angular preferred) 

  • 2 years – experience writing and debugging SQL queries and building applications that integrate with relational databases such as PostgreSQL. 

  • 1 year - Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. 

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:  

  • Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments and contributing to team-based development. 

  • Extensive experience in building and deploying cloud-based applications; familiar with enterprise-grade frameworks and backend development principles.

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and Puppet; integrates security best practices and compliance standards (FEDRAMP, NIST) into development workflows.

  • Designs and implements microservices for cloud migration and data workflows; ensures modular, scalable architecture for large datasets.

Professional Skills: 

  • Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business. 

  • Organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task. 

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,094.00 - $166,810.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)