Senior Web Developer: UI & API Integration (Remote)

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Web Developer (UI & API Integration)

Job Locations: US

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior Web Developer (UI & API Integration) to lead front-end development and API integration for a federal environmental platform. You will design and implement user interface updates that enable federal users to access new species data for regulatory consultations, ensuring full Section 508 accessibility compliance throughout. This is a fully remote position.

Work Location: Remote

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead platform user interface updates to display new species data alongside existing species, including habitat designations, listing status, and regulatory requirements
• Design and implement the updated geographic query interface for marine and coastal query types
• Develop and integrate authorized API connections between the platform front-end and the cloud data layer
• Ensure all UI changes comply with Section 508/WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards, coordinating with QA Engineers for DHS Trusted Tester Methodology accessibility testing
• Produce Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) using VPAT Version 2.4 Rev 508 for all UI updates
• Update the consultation package builder front-end to support new content generation and joint agency consultation package assembly
• Contribute to the IPaC UI and Logic Update Package, delivering all front-end UI components, geographic query interface updates, and consultation package builder enhancements with accompanying VPAT documentation for government review
• Support the demo environment setup for government demonstrations, ensuring the UI is stable and demo-ready
• Implement UI updates based on live consultation feedback from production

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience, Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, HS Diploma and 9 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; all work must be performed within the United States.
• 5 plus years of web development experience with a focus on federal application front-end development.
• Proficiency in React, Angular, or equivalent modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 for accessible, standards-compliant federal web application development.
• Deep expertise in Section 508/WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards and DHS Trusted Tester Methodology.
• Experience producing VPAT 2.4 Rev 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs in federal web applications.
• Experience with Git or equivalent version control platforms for federal web application code management.
• Familiarity with federal web development standards and FedRAMP-compliant deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DHS Certified Trusted Tester certification.
• Experience with geographic query interface development or GIS web integration.
• Experience with federal environmental platforms or consultation systems.
• Experience with Agile/iterative web development on federal programs.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.