Data Scientist (O'Fallon)

Full Stack Engineer

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agilityleveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Overview :

As a Full Stack Engineer at Agile Defense, you will be joining a team of professionals that secure, scalable data architectures and AI / ML pipelines. This role will support data science and engineering activities, partnering with product teams, data engineers, mission stakeholders, and technologists to unlock the value of structured and unstructured data in support of national defense priorities. You will implement data engineering activities and develop and deploy the pipelines and platforms that organize and make complicated data meaningful.

Responsibilities / Duties :

Objective 1 : Build and Deploy Scalable Full Stack Applications in Cloud Environments

Design, build, and maintain secure, containerized applications across the full stack using technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript. Implement server-side logic, RESTful APIs, and microservices using Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar frameworks. Develop rich, accessible front-end interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue, with a strong eye for usability and accessibility. Deploy, monitor, and maintain production systems using DevSecOps tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, and AWS-native services.

Objective 2 : Integrate AI / ML Capabilities into Secure Production Systems

Collaborate with data scientists to support the deployment of ML models and data pipelines into secure cloud environments. Implement application logic that leverages AI / ML components and contributes to automated analytics or prediction workflows. Ensure technical performance and security hardening of services that handle model outputs and mission-relevant data. Design APIs and service layers that expose ML models or data-driven recommendations to end users or other services.

Objective 3 : Drive Quality Through Agile, Test-Driven Development

Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimation with an Agile team to align delivery priorities and technical architecture. Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using modern frameworks to validate business logic and guard against regressions. Conduct code reviews, contribute to shared coding standards, and continuously improve team velocity and product quality. Automate development workflows and build CI / CD pipelines that support efficient, secure code delivery and deployment.

Objective 4 : Contribute to Technical Problem Solving and System Improvement

Investigate production incidents and system errors, perform root cause analysis and propose fixes. Optimize performance, availability, and cost-efficiency of services operating in AWS cloud environments. Identify opportunities to refactor codebases, improve infrastructure-as-code templates, or streamline container deployment pipelines. Collaborate with platform and cybersecurity engineers to ensure compliance with DoD cloud and application security standards.

Required Skills / Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in full stack development within enterprise environments. 3+ years deploying AI / ML-enabled applications in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP. Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (Java, Kotlin, Go) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular). Experience building and integrating APIs and services using RESTful design patterns. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, containers (Docker), and IaC (Terraform). Strong grasp of CI / CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and secure coding practices. Exposure to Databricks, Palantir Foundry, or similar platforms is a plus. Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, engineering, or other related technical discipline

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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