Associate Full Stack Software Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. develops remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced surveillance systems. The Associate Full Stack Software Developer will design, develop, test, and maintain internal web applications across the full technology stack, including backend services, front-end components, databases, automation, and deployments. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and supports reliable, scalable solutions for internal operations.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain internal web applications across the full stack
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
• Build backend services and APIs using modern frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails or C#/.NET)
• Develop responsive, user-friendly front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks
• Design and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
• Develop automation solutions to streamline internal processes and reduce manual effort
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and application deployments
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure system reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production and non-production environments
• Maintain clear and concise technical documentation

What they're looking for:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Experience building or contributing to full stack web applications
• Experience with a modern Version Control System (VCS) platform (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure)
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Ansible, Artifactory)
• Familiarity of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI tooling (e.g., prompt engineering, API integration, AI-assisted workflows, Claude Code)
• Familiarity with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required