Full Stack Developer/Engineer

Title: Full Stack Developer/Engineer

Reports to: Senior Software Architect

Location: North Sioux City, Other Sterling Locations

Job Description: Sterling Computers is a technology company that provides IT solutions to a variety of clients, including the federal government, state and local governments, education, and commercial entities. Sterling's Strategic Technologies Group is responsible for learning and becoming subject matter experts in new and emerging technologies. Our team uses this expertise to broaden the portfolio of products and solutions that the company sells, delivers and manages. Our software engineers work on a range of projects, from full-stack applications and AI/ML integration to digital human solutions.We are looking for a Full Stack Developer/Engineer who is passionate about building end-to-end solutions, from intuitive user interfaces to powerful backend systems. You will work across the entire technology stack, designing and developing responsive frontends, robust APIs, and scalable server-side logic. If you thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and enjoy working on cutting-edge technologies, we'd love to have you on our team.

Required Technical Skills:

• 3-5 years experience in full-stack development with strong working knowledge of React, Node.js, Python, and cloud technology (Google, AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with mobile app development (i.e. React Native, Flutter).
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux) and component design systems.
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach.
• Having knowledge in other languages like C#, Go, or Ruby is a plus.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree as a minimum or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Cloud certifications/shown experience is a plus.
• Frontend or full-stack certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Meta Front-End Developer) are a plus.
• US DoD Clearance preferred or willingness to obtain such

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Proficiency in backend development with Node.js, Python (Flask/FastAPI/Django), or Java (SpringBoot).
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Familiarity with MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other scalable databases.
• Cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Strong understanding of API design, authentication, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Background in mobile development (React Native) or progressive web apps is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or Java).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Develop responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces.
• Implement and manage relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB).
• Integrate with cloud-native services and deploy applications using containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with UX designers, product analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Document application architecture, APIs, and development workflows.
• Work on integrating AI/ML models into full-stack applications is a plus.
• Travel - must be willing to travel 25% and periodically up to 50%

Sterling Computers Corporation ("Sterling") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, medical condition, economic status or status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, national or social or ethnic origin, past or present membership in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family medical history or genetic information, HIV status, political belief, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.