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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Web Developer / Software Engineer (Level 1) to join a high-performing team delivering enterprise web services on AWS.

Take end-to-end ownership of features across UI, API, and data layers, shape architecture, and ensure secure, scalable cloud deployments. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Must have HTML5, CSS3, REST, Linux deployment, and relational databases; knowledge of CI/CD, AWS services, and secure coding practices is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 7+ years in software engineering on similar scope, or 11+ years without degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC).
• HTML5, CSS3, RESTful APIs; Linux deployment; relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain full-stack web apps (UI, API, DB) in Agile.
• Deploy, monitor, and support AWS production services; fix incidents.
• Produce architecture docs, interface designs, and technical proposals.
• Estimate tasks, plan sprints, and review code.
• Implement secure authentication and secure coding practices.
• Configure and operate Linux deployments; monitor services.
• Design and optimize relational DB schemas, indexes, and queries.

Skills

Web fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years

11+ years without degree

Tools

AWS

RESTful APIs

Linux

Job description

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:
• 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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• 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.