Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Full Stack Developer – NATO ACT Data Science & AI BranchLocation: HQ SACT, Norfolk, VA
Position Type: Full-time, Onsite
Clearance Requirement: Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearanceRole OverviewIronclad Defense Works (IDW) is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join NATO’s Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Branch. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable front-end and back-end systems supporting NATO’s AI and data-driven applications.
This role combines full-stack engineering expertise with a focus on secure, modular, and AI-integrated software systems. The position contributes directly to NATO’s digital transformation—enabling data exploitation, operational automation, and decision-support initiatives across the Alliance.Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications supporting AI and data analytics capabilities.
- Develop and maintain front-end user interfaces and dashboards for secure interaction with AI systems in classified environments.
- Build and optimize server-side logic, APIs, and services for real-time data processing and AI model integration.
- Implement authentication, access control, and secure data handling in compliance with NATO and OWASP security standards.
- Develop and deploy containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes for modular, scalable systems.
- Collaborate with AI engineers and data scientists to integrate inference mechanisms, model outputs, and analytics pipelines into full-stack solutions.
- Build automated testing frameworks to validate the stability, performance, and security of applications.
- Maintain robust error handling, logging, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure resilience and traceability.
- Contribute to prototype and demonstrator development, supporting NATO’s innovation and experimentation goals.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for codebases, APIs, workflows, and architecture.
- Provide mentorship and technical support on full-stack development best practices to team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; or a minimum of four years of full-stack development experience within the last six years.
- Proven experience designing and deploying secure, scalable web applications in the past four years.
- Proficiency with front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Experience developing back-end systems using Python, Node.js, Java, or .NET.
- Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs for system integration.
- Proficiency in both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) database technologies.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with secure coding practices, OWASP guidelines, and cybersecurity standards.
- Ability to implement and maintain automated testing frameworks (Jest, Selenium, or Cypress).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Eligible for NATO or National SECRET clearance and able to work in multinational environments.
Desired Skills
- Experience integrating AI/ML model outputs into web-based systems.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Proficiency in data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly).
- Experience with DevSecOps workflows and agile development methodologies.
- Understanding of classified networks, authentication frameworks, and secure access control policies.
- Demonstrated ability to build intuitive UIs that translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Prior experience working with security clearances and classified system environments.
Application InstructionsApply directly through the posted job ad and link.
Candidates may also send a cover letter and NATO-format resume emphasizing full-stack development experience and secure software delivery to:
📧 jobs@idw.inc
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