Web Application Developer - SME - Wash DC - TS required to apply

Bow Wave LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Virginia seeks a qualified professional to design and maintain SharePoint sites, develop application features, and support testing and documentation across development and production environments.

This full-time role requires 4+ years of experience in SharePoint/web design, software development, or QA, and an active Secret clearance. The salary ranges from USD 110,000 to 160,000 per year, with competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in SharePoint/web design, software development, or software testing/QA.
• Understanding of usability, accessibility, secure coding practices, and structured development lifecycles.
• Experience with relational databases, RESTful services, or automated testing frameworks.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Experience supporting government or corporate intranets or mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing tools, and performance or security testing.
• Knowledge of web-based workflows, form design, and production support environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain SharePoint sites, internal web pages, and simple workflows; create clear layouts, navigation, and content structures.
• Develop and enhance application features, refactor code, fix defects, and participate in requirements refinement, design discussions, and code reviews.
• Implement automated and manual tests, execute test plans, identify edge cases, and support defect triage and regression testing.
• Apply usability, branding, accessibility, and secure coding standards across web and software products.
• Collaborate with analysts, users, and leadership to translate requirements into functional, maintainable interfaces and applications.
• Contribute to documentation, testing improvements, and troubleshooting across development and production environments.

Skills

SharePoint/web design

Software development

Software testing/QA

Security clearance (Active Secret)

Government/intranet experience

CI/CD knowledge

Web-based workflows knowledge

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Full-time

Virginia

Pay Range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain SharePoint sites, internal web pages, and simple workflows; create clear layouts, navigation, and content structures.
• Develop and enhance application features, refactor code, fix defects, and participate in requirements refinement, design discussions, and code reviews.
• Implement automated and manual tests, execute test plans, identify edge cases, and support defect triage and regression testing.
• Apply usability, branding, accessibility, and secure coding standards across web and software products.
• Collaborate with analysts, users, and leadership to translate requirements into functional, maintainable interfaces and applications.
• Contribute to documentation, testing improvements, and troubleshooting across development and production environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: SharePoint/web design, software/application development, or software testing/QA.
• Understanding of usability principles, accessibility, secure coding practices, and structured development lifecycles.
• Experience with relational databases, RESTful services, or automated testing frameworks.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Experience supporting government or corporate intranets or mission‑critical applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing tools, and performance or security testing.
• Knowledge of web‑based workflows, form design, and production support environments.