Location: Hybrid / Washington DC Metro Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Ability to obtain IRS staff-like access / MBI Clearance

Position Overview

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to support a high-visibility Internal Revenue Service (IRS) modernization initiative focused on Unified Application Programming Interfaces (UAPI) and API-driven data access. This role provides hands-on technical leadership in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and mission-critical applications and APIs supporting federal enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced full-stack engineer who thrives in complex environments, mentors team members, and collaborates across engineering, data, and AI teams. This position requires U.S. citizenship. The role will be hybrid with work locations in Washington, DC or Lanham, MD.

Key R​​​​esponsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain full-stack web applications and enterprise APIs
• Lead technical design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure systems
• Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs aligned with IRS and Treasury enterprise standards
• Collaborate with data and AI engineers to integrate legacy and modern data sources
• Support containerized deployments using OpenShift and Kubernetes
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, authentication mechanisms, and cloud-based solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation, and agile best practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8+ years of professional full-stack development experience
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Strong backend experience using Node.js, Python, Java, Spark, or similar technologies
• Experience designing and consuming REST and GraphQL APIs
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Databricks
• US Citizenship and the ability to undergo an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices and container-based architectures (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with performance optimization, application security, or hybrid web/mobile solutions

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.