Full Stack Developer

About this role

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup founded by former Navy engineers, seeks a mid-level full stack developer to build and maintain enterprise applications supporting critical business operations. You'll work across the entire stack—from databases to front-end interfaces—while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack enterprise applications
• Optimize existing software for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Build and integrate enterprise systems (ERP, CRM) with third-party platforms via APIs
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Conduct code reviews, implement testing strategies, and document solutions
• Participate in architecture discussions and SDLC ceremonies (sprints, retrospectives)

What they're looking for

• Full stack development (front-end and back-end)
• Modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Server-side languages (C#, Java, Python, or Node.js)
• Relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• RESTful API design and integration patterns
• Git and agile development practices
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) - preferred
• DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD) - preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Work at a well-funded defense startup with founders' proven track record ($180M in exits)

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through a complex full-stack project you built—how did you approach the database design, API layer, and frontend implementation?
• Tell us about your experience integrating with enterprise systems like ERP or CRM platforms. What challenges did you face?