Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Engineering Full-Stack Developer to join the JETSII Contract!

The Cloud Engineering Full-Stack Developer will:

• Support Luna system development focused on front end tasks
• User interface design and user experience in coordination with project leadership
• Current and new feature UI element development and updating
• Front end code development and testing
• Participate in Luna agile sprint cadence, executing assigned development content
• Contribute to the Luna codebase through the Luna DevSecOps process
• Recommend service and capability implementations to the Luna Chief Architect and Chief Engineer
• Support conversations with Luna customers for new service development, service federation, and general technical and process integration
• Contribute to the Luna codebase through the NMC DevSecOps process
• Recommend service and capability implementations to the NMC Chief Architect and Chief Engineer
• Support conversations with NMC, Luna, AppDat, and SIERRA customers for new service development, service federation, and general technical and process integration
• Design and develop enterprise level Cloud-centric products and solutions
• Maintain and support existing Cloud-centric applications.
• Participate in requirements gathering and analysis.
• Develop solutions for all tiers of the application: user interface, business logic, database, workflows, and reporting and be a key contributor to innovation and build proof of concept examples that can be leveraged across current and future solutions.
• Work with other developers and analysts on the Cloud Engineering and Product Team.
• Bring new innovative ideas and solutions to the team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possess 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Knack for writing clean, readable code, and follow best software development practices.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Solid understanding of Object Oriented principles.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Strong back-end development experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
• Experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern client-side frameworks such as Vue and React.
• Experience building and consuming Web Services, Web APIs, and REST API's.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, secure APIs)
• Experience optimizing application performance and scalability
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus)
• Experience implementing interactive and responsive web pages.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience with serverless architectures
• Exposure to event-driven systems and messaging queues (Kafka, SQS)
• Knowledge of frontend performance optimization and accessibility standards
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, Google CLoud Developer)

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.