Full Stack Developer – NATO Data Science & AI Branch

Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Experienced

Full Stack Developer – NATO ACT Data Science & AI Branch

Location: HQ SACT, Norfolk, VA
Position Type: Full-time, Onsite
Clearance Requirement: Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance

Role Overview

Ironclad 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 Instructions

Apply 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:

📧 [email protected]


 
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