Web Developer – DevSecOps

EKASYS Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EKASYS Inc. is seeking a Web Developer in Herndon, VA to contribute to scalable, accessible web applications. The role collaborates with UI/UX designers, engineers, and DevSecOps teams in an Agile environment to deliver secure, reliable software.

Responsibilities include front-end and basic back-end development, REST API integration, and CI/CD support. Candidates should have 3+ years of web development experience and be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of web application development experience.
• Experience with REST APIs, backend integration, and SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Git, debugging, and Agile development methodologies (Scrum/kanban).
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Perform front-end and basic back-end development to create interactive, functional, and maintainable web applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and technical teams to implement requirements and user stories.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Apply secure coding practices, OWASP guidelines, and DevSecOps principles.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure quality.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.
• Participate in SAST/DAST security scanning and code-quality reviews.
• Use Git-based source control and debugging tools to troubleshoot defects.
• Support web app deployment within AWS cloud environments.
• Follow Section 508/WCAG accessibility standards and best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Web development

REST APIs

Agile methods

DevSecOps

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

SonarQube

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS

Job description

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Full Time Herndon, VA, US

Employment Type

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Employment Eliglibity: This position requires U.S. Citizenship to meet federal contract requirements.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation

Experience

Minimum 3 years

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred

Certifications

AWS Certification and/or CompTIA Security+ preferred

The Web Developer collaborates with UI/UX designers, software engineers, testers, and DevSecOps teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and accessible web applications while following Agile development, secure coding, and CI/CD best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform front-end and basic back-end development to create interactive, functional, and maintainable web applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and technical teams to implement application requirements and user stories.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs, microservices, and backend services to support application functionality.
• Apply secure coding practices, OWASP guidelines, and DevSecOps principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent tools, including automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Participate in SAST/DAST security scanning, vulnerability remediation, code-quality reviews, and automated testing.
• Use Git-based source control and established debugging tools to troubleshoot application defects, integration issues, and performance problems.
• Support web application development and deployment within AWS cloud environments.
• Follow Section 508/WCAG accessibility standards and established software development best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for application components, enhancements, and development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in web application development.
• Experience developing responsive, interactive, and user-friendly web applications.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, backend integration, and relational databases such as SQL Server.
• Experience with Git, software debugging, and Agile development methodologies.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-based web application development.
• AWS Certification and/or CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience with SAST/DAST, automated security testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Section 508, WCAG, NIST, FedRAMP, and federal security requirements.
• Experience supporting federal government, law enforcement, case management, or other mission-critical applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.