Web Developer (Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph)

Zohorecruit; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 159,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Web Developer – Level 1 (Software Engineer 1) to join a cloud-based enterprise team delivering web services in AWS. You will own features end-to-end across UI, API, and data layers, design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud-hosted applications, and contribute to secure architectural decisions.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's in CS or equivalent and 7+ years of software engineering (11 years without degree).

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus at least 7 years of software engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, OR 11 years of relevant software engineering experience without a degree (4 extra years substituting for the degree).
• Proven professional software development experience with Web Fundamentals (HTML5, CSS3) and RESTful API design.
• Linux (service management, log analysis, networking, basic shell automation).
• Relational databases, indexing, and query tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain full-stack web applications and enterprise services (UI, API, database) within an Agile framework.
• Deploy, monitor, and support production services in AWS; troubleshoot incidents and perform root-cause remediation.
• Author technical documentation, architectural proposals, and interface designs.
• Participate in estimation, sprint planning, and peer code reviews.
• Integrate secure authentication/authorization workflows and apply secure coding principles.
• Configure and operate deployments in Linux environments.
• Design and optimize SQL queries and database schemas for performance.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

RESTful API design

Linux

Shell automation

Relational databases

AWS

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nginx

Apache

Tomcat

Job description

Web Developer (Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph)

Fort George G Meade, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

Position: Web Developer – Level 1 (Software Engineer 1)

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $159,000 – $190,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a dedicated Web Developer / Software Engineer (Level 1) to serve as a core engineer on a high-performing team delivering enterprise web services deployed in AWS in Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of software features across the stack—spanning user interfaces, APIs, and backend data layers. You will design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud-hosted applications, contribute to architectural and security design decisions, conduct rigorous code reviews, and drive root-cause resolutions to ensure high availability, security, and maintainability across production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain full-stack web applications and enterprise services (UI, API, and database layers) within an Agile framework.
• Deploy, monitor, and support production services in AWS; troubleshoot operational incidents and implement root-cause remediations.
• Author clear technical approach documentation, architectural proposals, and interface designs.
• Participate actively in technical estimation, sprint planning, and peer code reviews.
• Integrate secure authentication/authorization workflows and apply secure coding principles across all software components.
• Configure, optimize, and operate software deployments within Linux operating environments.
• Design and optimize relational database schemas, indexes, and SQL queries for reliable performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.
• Cybersecurity Certification: Minimum DoD 8570 / 8140 IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC).
• Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 7 years of software engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, OR 11 years of relevant software engineering experience without a degree (4 additional years substituting for the degree).
• Technical Stack: Demonstrated professional software development experience with one or more of the following:
  • Web Fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful API design.
  • Linux & Infrastructure: Experience deploying and operating software on Linux (service management, log analysis, networking, basic shell automation).
  • Databases: Working knowledge of relational database management, indexing, and practical query tuning.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with core AWS services (IAM, EC2, ALB, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) or Azure equivalents.
• Experience configuring, securing, and performance-tuning web and application servers (Nginx, Apache, Tomcat).
• Scripting and automation proficiency using Python or PowerShell within automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Background participating in on-call rotations and production incident response.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.