Cleared AWS Application Developer (Full Stack) (Washington DC) with Security Clearance

Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle? Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Application Developer (Full Stack) to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. Create modern applications that turn powerful cloud platforms into useful, secure experiences. You will own meaningful features across the stack, from responsive user interfaces to cloud-native APIs and services.

You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter. The program you will be supporting is a highly classified, mission-critical modernization initiative. Your roles will be to help build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect fragmented intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
• Develop back-end services and APIs using Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Deploy serverless and containerized workloads using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, or EKS.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization integrations using standard identity protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience, including 2+ years on AWS.
• Hands-on React/TypeScript and back-end API development.
• Experience delivering applications using AWS managed services.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Keycloak, SAML, or OIDC integrations.
• Experience deploying cloud-native apps in restricted environments.
• Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable Requirements
• Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
• Full-time position, on-site
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status What is Important to Us:
• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers Salary Description $165,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year