Web Software Engineer II – Remote/Hybrid for CISA Platform

Attainx,inc-; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. in Arlington, VA, seeks a Web Software Developer II to design and develop web‑accessible software for DHS CISA's Critical Infrastructure Platform. You will collaborate with designers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver UI components, features, and reliable interfaces.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in web development, knowledge of accessibility standards, and the ability to translate requirements into intuitive UI while aligning with branding and security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, web development, or a related area of specialty.
• 2-4 years of related experience in web software development, web application development, or a comparable technical role.
• Experience designing and developing web-accessible software, including user interfaces, new features, and reusable components.
• Ability to translate user needs and technical requirements into intuitive navigation, information architecture, and consistent user interface designs.
• Experience developing, implementing, and debugging software code; familiarity with wireframing, prototyping, and visual design tools.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility and applicable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including accessible navigation, forms, and visual content.
• Experience with back-end database development and constructing SQL queries through CGI scripting.
• Ability to follow agency branding, design standards, and plain language guidance while presenting complex information clearly.
• Ability to collaborate across the software development lifecycle, follow established development practices, and work with periodic direction while gaining exposure to complex tasks.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate with web administrators, designers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Experience designing Federal Government applications, dashboards, geospatial interfaces, or data visualization experiences is preferred.
• DHS Trusted Tester is preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web-accessible software solutions that engage users, meet business requirements, and improve legacy workflows.
• Collaborate with web administrators, designers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interaction designs; contribute to new features and application enhancements.
• Design and implement visually appealing, easy-to-use graphical user interfaces consistent with CISA branding and approved design standards.
• Develop, implement, and debug application code using approved web technologies; maintain reusable interface components.
• Design and develop supporting web infrastructure, including back-end databases and SQL queries through CGI scripting.
• Integrate web interfaces with application services, APIs, dashboards, geospatial tools, and approved enterprise visualization tools.
• Incorporate Section 508 accessibility into each iteration and release; test keyboard access, focus order, contrast, labels, error messages, and assistive technology compatibility.
• Participate in agile planning, code reviews, and design reviews; complete assigned development activities with periodic direction and elevate complex technical issues.
• Coordinate with security and development teams on access controls, privacy, and secure handling of Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII).
• Support migration and deployment by reviewing interface readiness, identifying user experience impacts, and validating updated workflows after release.
• Review application and front-end changes for design conformance, accessibility, security, and maintainability; resolve defects before release.
• Maintain design assets, interface documentation, and user workflow references to support knowledge transfer, sustainment, and future enhancements.

Skills

Web development

UI design

Accessibility (WCAG)

SQL CGI scripting

Team collaboration

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

2-4 years experience

Tools

CGI scripting

Job description

AttainX, Inc. in Arlington, VA, seeks a Web Software Developer II to design and develop web‑accessible software for DHS CISA's Critical Infrastructure Platform. You will collaborate with designers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver UI components, features, and reliable interfaces.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in web development, knowledge of accessibility standards, and the ability to translate requirements into intuitive UI while aligning with branding and security practices.