Sr. Web Developer (5601) (TS/SCI) (Ft. Meade, MD)

Socket.dev; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Web Developer to manage, modernize, and maintain the ACIC Source web platform for the DIA, while building secure, responsive applications and REST API integrations. You will translate designs into production code, enforce WCAG 2.1 accessibility, and support Agile workflows.

This full-time on-site role is based in Ft. Meade, MD, with responsibilities spanning frontend and backend integration, data telemetry, and secure development practices within the DIA framework.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of professional software development, with at least 3 years in custom analytics dashboards and data visualization.
• Experience building web telemetry tracking and secure, responsive front-end applications.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field and TS/SCI security clearance if requested.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and modernize the ACIC Source web platform in line with DIA standards.
• Develop REST API connections and telemetry integrations to data warehouses.
• Map Git commits to Jira workflows within an Agile framework.
• Build responsive, mobile-first web apps with optimized loading.
• Translate high-fidelity designs into production code.
• Enforce WCAG 2.1 accessibility and security best practices.
• Oversee content and design for the ACIC Source webpage per standards.
• Support on-site collaboration at Ft. Meade and DIA HQ as required.

Skills

ES6+ JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Component architectures

SQL

Node.js

Data visualization

Web telemetry tracking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field

Job description

SMX is seeking a Senior Web Developer to manage, modernize, and maintain the DIA‑provided ACIC Source web platform while building responsive, secure, and standards‑compliant applications aligned with DIA design and security requirements. The developer will also create REST API integrations and telemetry webhooks, translate high‑fidelity prototypes into production code, enforce WCAG 2.1 and security best practices, and support Agile workflows through Git‑to‑Jira mapping.

This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Meade, MD.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and modernize the DIA-provided ACIC Source web platform in alignment with DIA design and security standards
• Develop custom webhooks and REST API connections to pipe front‑end user‑behavior telemetry directly into backend data warehouses and metadata stores
• Map code commits and Git metadata directly to Jira project management workflows within an Agile development framework
• Build fully responsive, mobile‑first, and desktop‑optimized web applications with optimized asset loading and minimal page latency
• Translate design systems and high‑fidelity prototypes (Figma, Adobe XD) directly into production‑grade code
• Enforce accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1) and security best practices (HTTPS, content security policies)
• Manage DIA provided ACIC Source webpage (design, content, modifications) in alignment with DIA and design standards and guided by the DI.

Required Skills, Experience & Education

• Duty Locations: ACIC (Fort George G. Meade, MD) and DIA HQ (Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling, Washington, D.C.)
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Polygraph eligible / must submit if requested)
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field
• Experience Required: 6 to 8+ years of professional software development, including at least 3 years specialized in custom analytics dashboards, data visualization interfaces, and web telemetry tracking
• Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and component architectures
• Working knowledge of backend services, relational/non‑relational database querying (SQL, Node.js)

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

The proposed salary for this position is: $160,000—$190,000 USD.

SMX offers a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward‑looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L‑1 and O‑1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).