Web Application Engineer

Davita Inc.; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a passionate Web Application Engineer to innovate military capabilities across various domains. You will develop software tools and collaborate with military leaders, working on impactful projects that shape future military operations and strategies. You will enjoy a mix of remote work and on-site engagements, including potential overseas travel.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of front-end development using React preferred.
• Strong desire to write great code and mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop powerful, user-friendly software tools to support military planning.
• Build and optimize front-end components for military decision-makers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and refine requirements.

Skills

JavaScript

React

TypeScript

RESTful web service development

front-end development

object-oriented programming

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

Master's degree (MS/MA) preferred

Job description

Overview

Web Application Engineer - Innovate the Future of Defense Technology

Astrion is on the lookout for a passionate Web Application Engineer who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and building powerful tools that make a difference. If you're excited about shaping the future of military capabilities across air, sea, land, space, and cyber domains - this opportunity is for you.

Join a dynamic, mission-focused team developing next-generation digital toolkits that help represent innovative and future warfighting capabilities in high-impact DoD wargames. You'll work closely with military operators and acquirers, building seamless bridges between concept and capability, and enabling smarter, faster decisions in complex environments.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Impact at Scale: Contribute to real-world DoD projects that shape how the military thinks, plans, and operates in future conflicts.

• Cross-Domain Innovation: Work across all domains - air, sea, land, space, and cyber - integrating cutting-edge technology and operational energy strategies.

• Collaboration with Purpose: Partner with military leaders, technologists, and engineers to solve real-world challenges.

• Balance of Focus and Flexibility: Enjoy a mix of remote work, on-site engagement at strategic locations (like the Pentagon), and travel opportunities that bring your work to life.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

We encourage you to apply if you have experience or strengths in any of the following areas:

• Background in front-end development
• Strong object-oriented programming and software design fundamentals

• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and RESTful web service development

• Experience with React, MongoDB, and building/consuming REST APIs

• Active-duty military experience and understanding of operational concepts is highly valued

• Strong desire to write great code, lead by example, and mentor junior developers

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop powerful, user-friendly software tools to support military planning and innovation

• Build and optimize front-end components that clearly communicate data and insights to military decision-makers

• Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements and execute on the vision

• Implement and integrate classified capabilities as needed, working on secure systems with mission relevance

• Participate in wargames, capturing user feedback and using it to improve product functionality and user experience

• Write clean, well-documented code and develop technical documentation to support future enhancements

• Lead by example: estimate, prioritize, and take ownership of tasks while helping guide and mentor junior engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in software development

• 5+ years of front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred)

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required

• Master's degree (MS/MA) preferred

• Experience supporting DoD projects highly preferred

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance (US Citizen Required)

Work Location & Travel:

• Primary site: Columbia, MD

• Remote work authorized with customer approval

• Travel: Approx. 10-20%, including some overseas travel and site visits

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel and conduct site visits in remote or industrial locations

• Ability to navigate stairs, open gantries, and rugged surfaces

• Occasional lifting of equipment, display materials, or tech mock-ups

• Valid passport required for overseas travel

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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