We are seeking a skilled Part-Time Full Stack Developer to help build secure, scalable applications in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate combines strong entrepreneurial thinking with hands-on experience in RUST programming, application development, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementations. Prior experience supporting Department of Defense environments or similarly security-conscious organizations is strongly valued.
Key Respo nsibilities
• Write clean, reliable Rust code for security-sensitive or performance-critical components
• Understanding of PKI-based authentication, encryption, certificate management, and secure communication workflows
• Design, build, test, and maintain full stack applications with a focus on performance, security, and usability
• Develop modern application features across front-end interfaces, APIs, and back-end services
• Contribute to application architecture and product decisions with an entrepreneurial mindset and bias toward execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into practical technical solutions
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve existing systems in regulated or mission-driven environments
• Document technical decisions, system configurations, and implementation details as needed
Required Qualifications
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role
• Hands-on experience building and deploying web or mobile applications
• Strong proficiency in Rust and comfort working across multiple layers of an application stack
• Experience with APIs, back-end services, and database integration
• Familiarity with various PKI concepts and implementations, including certificates, key management, and secure identity or access workflows
• Ability to work independently, move quickly, and contribute in an entrepreneurial or startup-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience working with the Department of Defense or within defense, federal, or other highly regulated environments
• Experience with secure software development practices and compliance-minded engineering
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience contributing to early-stage products, prototypes, or new venture initiatives
• Understanding of identity, access management, encryption, and other cybersecurity fundamentals
Work Arrangement
This is a remote, part-time role with an expected commitment of 15-20 hours per week. We are looking for someone who thrives in a startup-style environment, is comfortable moving quickly, and can flex with evolving priorities while helping build and ship meaningful products.