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

SMX; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Web Developer to manage, modernize, and maintain the DIA-provided ACIC Source web platform, delivering responsive, secure applications aligned with DIA design and security requirements.

The role includes creating REST API integrations and telemetry webhooks, translating prototypes into production code, enforcing WCAG 2.1 and security practices, and supporting Agile workflows via Git-to-Jira mapping. This is a full-time onsite role in Ft. Meade, MD.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• At least 3 years 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 and SQL/Node.js databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage, modernize, and maintain the ACIC Source web platform per DIA design and security standards.
• Develop REST API connections and front-end telemetry to feed backend data stores.
• Map code commits and Git metadata to Jira workflows in an Agile environment.
• Build responsive, mobile-first web applications with optimized asset loading and latency.
• Translate high-fidelity designs (Figma/Adobe XD) into production-ready code.
• Enforce WCAG 2.1 accessibility and security best practices.

Skills

JavaScript ES6+

HTML5

CSS3

Component architectures

Backend services

SQL

Node.js

Web analytics dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/related

Tools

REST APIs

Telemetry

Git

Jira

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

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$160,000—$190,000 USD

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).