Fullstack Engineer

Summary

Join Agile Six, a remote-first company, as a Fullstack Engineer with Liferay experience. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team on a VA.gov patient portal project to enhance Veterans' digital experience. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining frontend and backend applications, integrating with VA APIs, implementing automated testing, and leveraging AI tools. The role requires 5+ years of professional engineering experience with Java and Liferay, along with experience in CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience with FHIR standards and VA.gov. Agile Six offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a self-managed work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, and in‑depth knowledge with Java and at least one frontend technology
• Experience with Java and legacy Liferay or Liferay Digital Experience Platform (DXP)
• Experience experimenting with and/or utilizing AI tools and services to create and deliver software, and a strong willingness to leverage AI where appropriate to improve outcomes
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
• Experience with measurement and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) and a strong understanding of application observability
• Familiarity with secure development best practices and Zero Trust principles; ability to safeguard sensitive data while working in an open‑source environment

Responsibilities

• Develop accessible, performant, and scalable frontend applications within a cross-functional Agile team using open-source technologies and industry-standard frameworks
• Maintain and enhance legacy Liferay and Liferay DXP applications, while collaborating with product and design teams to re-platform features into modern web and mobile experiences
• Write and maintain Java code for Liferay components, implement bug fixes, manage technical debt, and ensure compliance with VA security standards
• Integrate with VA APIs and backend services, ensuring secure, accurate data rendering and discoverability via the Lighthouse API Hub
• Implement and maintain automated testing (unit, integration, functional, load, accessibility) to ensure full coverage of delivered functionality
• Effectively leverage AI-powered IDEs such Copilot and Cursor to analyze existing code, develop features, write unit tests, and debug issues while retaining responsible oversight and reviewing all work produced
• Support performance monitoring, Tier 3 triage, and incident response for Liferay-based systems, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of issues
• Leverage VA cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines for scalable, reliable, and automated deployments; reuse existing infrastructure whenever possible
• Uphold Zero Trust security principles, ensure sensitive data is never exposed in source code, and contribute all non-sensitive code and documentation to public repositories unless otherwise directed
• Participate in pair programming, in‑depth peer reviews, and blameless post‑mortems; continuously incorporate learnings
• Support the Engineering Community of Practice and broader Agile Six engineering culture through knowledge‑sharing, mentoring, and participation in internal initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience leveraging AI tools and services to create and deliver software to production in a professional capacity
• Experience with health-related services and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards
• Professional experience delivering software for or within federal agencies, especially the VA
• Familiarity with the VA.gov Platform, VA Mobile Platform, and Lighthouse delivery infrastructure
• Prior contributions to open-source projects and/or publicly shared technical documentation

Benefits

• Self-managed work/life balance and flexibility
• Competitive and equitable salary (equal pay for equal work)
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) for all employees!
• 401K matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid short and long term disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Self-managed and generous paid time off
• Paid federal holidays and two floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Self-managed professional development spending
• Self-managed wellness days