United States onlyAt ICF, we partner with government clients to modernize digital systems, improve user experiences, and drive mission impact. Our Digital Modernization team delivers secure, scalable, and human-centered platforms that matter. We are seeking a Full-Stack Developer with Elasticsearch experience to help transform a mission-critical, public-facing government website.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications in an Agile team environment.
- Build and integrate REST APIs using Node.js and/or Python.
- Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Leverage AWS cloud services to deploy and scale applications.
- Work with Elasticsearch to enable advanced search and analytics features.
- Support website modernization and migration efforts to improve performance, usability, and accessibility.
- Apply Section 508/WCAG 2.1 standards to ensure compliance for all users.
- Collaborate closely with designers, DevOps engineers, and client stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
Location: Remote with occasional onsite meetings in the DC Metro Area.
What you must have:
- 5+ years of full-stack development (front-end + back-end).
- Hands-on experience integrating or querying Elasticsearch.
- 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud services.
- Strong skills in Node.js and/or Python for REST API development.
- Solid front-end development experience (React, responsive design, JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/Section 508).
- 2+ years of experience with website modernization or migration projects.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) per federal contract requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
What we would like you to have:
- Familiarity with US Web Design System (USWDS) or similar design systems.
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Exposure to AI/LLM tools (RAG, multi-agent architectures).
- Background with Content Management Systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc.).
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Be part of a mission-driven team improving digital services for the public.
- Work with modern technologies across cloud, AI, and open-source stacks.
- Enjoy a collaborative, flexible, and remote-first environment (with occasional DC Metro meetings).
- Access career growth opportunities, professional development, and ICF’s full benefits package.
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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,124.00 - $166,810.00Virginia Remote Office (VA99)
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