ICF is a global consulting and technology services company dedicated to making a positive impact on communities and organizations worldwide. With a focus on innovation, ICF leverages cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to solve complex challenges in various sectors including health, environment, and social programs. The organization prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, emphasizing professional growth and diversity. As a leader in advisory services, ICF partners with government agencies, non-profits, and private sector clients to deliver impactful solutions that promote sustainable development and global health initiatives.
About The Role
The Full Stack Developer for Global Health & AI at ICF will play a vital role in designing and developing advanced applications that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance global health and survey programs. This position involves building secure, scalable, and offline-capable applications, APIs, and data services that streamline survey processes, reduce operational costs, and empower national institutions with AI-supported tools. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI engineers, survey experts, designers, and partner-country teams to transition solutions from prototypes to fully operational systems. The role offers flexibility to work remotely within the United States, with occasional international travel, contingent upon program funding approval.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years, or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of professional full stack development experience
- At least 1 year of experience integrating large language models (LLMs) into production systems, with a focus on error handling, security, and reliability
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Strong back-end development experience in Python or other modern languages like Node.js, Go, Java, or C#
- Experience with relational database design and SQL; familiarity with NoSQL technologies is a plus
- Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience implementing authentication, authorization, and audit logging in production applications
- Ability to specify, review, test, and own code using agentic coding tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot in an agent-led development environment
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal government contract stipulations
- Develop a governed data-access application enabling users to explore data using natural language, incorporating secure access controls, audit logging, and disclosure-risk management to safeguard respondent privacy
- Create offline-first field tools for interviewers and supervisors that operate reliably on low-end devices with intermittent connectivity, ensuring seamless synchronization when connectivity is restored
- Integrate AI services into applications by collaborating with AI engineers to expose model pipelines via well-designed APIs, including MCP connectors for data access in AI assistants
- Draft specifications and build products utilizing agentic coding tools, including reviewing, testing, and owning the resulting code
- Design data services and schemas for survey metadata, microdata, and AI-processed results to support efficient data management and analysis
- Ensure that applications are production-ready by writing well-tested, maintainable code, and producing comprehensive documentation for partner institutions to operate and publish tools independently
- Regularly communicate project progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including survey experts, program leadership, and partner organizations
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and skills
- Flexible remote work arrangements within the United States
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
ICF is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process for individuals with disabilities or religious needs.