How We're Different
We believe the highest-impact work in national security and technology is a team sport. At Aperio Global, we operate as a single, cohesive force aligned on a handful of mission-critical efforts where our work truly moves the needle. We don't chase small wins. We solve for next.
We view the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics as an empirical discipline as rigorous and consequential as any field in science or engineering. That means we bring intellectual honesty, accountability, and transparency to every problem we take on. Our team includes tech innovators, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who know that the best solutions come from diverse minds working toward a common mission. We value our people, those working quietly behind the scenes, doing the hard work that keeps our nation secure.
The best way to understand how we think is to see what we've built. From full-spectrum cyber operations and de-biased AI platforms to quantum networking and cloud-native software systems, our work speaks for itself.
Come solve with us
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, generous paid time off, short and long-term disability, professional development, and much more. We invest in our people because they are our most important asset — and because the mission demands the best.
Full Stack Developer
Mclean VA
This position requires an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with required polygraph.
Aperio Global has an immediate need for an experienced Full Stack Developer to support a mission-critical program at a customer site in McLean, VA. In this role, you’ll help build and sustain a web-based application that ingests, archives, retrieves, and disseminates data to users who depend on timely, reliable information to execute their mission.
Your work will directly support national security by enabling systems that deliver insight when it matters most. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in building reliable, intuitive applications that serve real operators and analysts.
What You’ll Do
Translate customer needs into clear, well-documented application requirements, partnering closely with the product manager to ensure scope alignment
Design and implement new application features using Python, Java, JavaScript, and shell scripting, across both front-end and back-end components
Develop and manage backend databases supporting data ingest, storage, and retrieval workflows
Collaborate with front-end and back-end engineers to ensure technical requirements are met across the overall application architecture
Work with UI/UX experts and mission users to build intuitive, effective, and user-driven interfaces
Participate in daily Scrum meetings to align on priorities, identify blockers, and drive progress
Test and validate application features to ensure functionality meets mission and customer requirements
Demonstrate completed software deliverables to the product manager and team at the end of each sprint
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong experience with JavaScript (Hono.js) and Python (FastAPI)
Strong experience with TypeScript/JavaScript (Vue.js) and Tailwind CSS
Experience with DevOps tools and infrastructure, including CDKTF/Terraform
Experience with relational database design and SQL query workflows
Active/current TS/SCI with required polygraph
Willingness to work onsite full time
Nice to Have:
Experience building chat interfaces and integrating LLMs via API
Experience working with Docker containers for development (Podman)
Experience working in AWS cloud environments
Familiarity with Git for source control
Why This Role Matters:
The systems you build will be used by people making high-stakes decisions every day. Your code will help ensure critical data is accessible, reliable, and actionable—supporting missions that protect lives and national interests.
If you’re looking for work with purpose, a team that values collaboration and ownership, and an opportunity to make a measurable difference, Aperio Global offers more than a job—we offer a mission.
Salary Range: 155k-215k
The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.
Benefits
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Professional Development
- (and much more)
Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
