Full Stack Software Developer (Python/FastAPI/ReactJS)
Washington, DC
Contracted
Experienced
Overview
Inabia is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer with deep expertise in Python/FastAPI and ReactJS to design, build, and maintain mission-critical applications supporting a federal program. This is a stable, long-term 2-year hybrid contract role based in Washington, DC. An active U.S. security clearance is required at the time of application — no interim or prospective clearance candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Python/FastAPI on the backend and ReactJS on the frontend
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs with proper validation, error handling, versioning, and documentation
- Manage PostgreSQL data models, schema design, and database migrations
- Containerize applications using Docker and support deployment to AWS
- Work within AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC) to deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-hosted applications
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives
- Write automated tests and maintain strong test coverage across backend and frontend codebases
- Collaborate with cross-functional program teams to translate requirements into secure, scalable software solutions
Key Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active security clearance required at time of application (no interim or eligibility-only candidates)
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI
- Demonstrated experience with ReactJS
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL including schema design and migrations
- Experience with Docker and containerized application development
- Proven experience working with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC)
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
- Agile/Scrum development experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Familiarity with AWS Lambda, ECS, or EKS
- CI/CD pipeline experience using Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform
- Knowledge of OAuth2 and JWT authentication patterns
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as PyTest or Jest
- Prior experience supporting Federal Government projects
- Knowledge of NIST/FISMA security standards and compliance requirements
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