Web Application Developer

Role Description

As a Senior Web Application Developer, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and developing well‑designed web‑based software that supports the forensic and investigative ecosystem. You will create testable and efficient code using best software development practices to meet user needs across multiple enterprise applications in a multi‑enclave environment.

• Design, test, and develop well‑designed web‑based software using best practices
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into functional code
• Ensure software continues to function normally through maintenance and testing
• Document every aspect of applications, services, or environments for future reference
• Configure, administer, and manage all aspects of website/application tools
• Develop content for multiple websites/tools that serve as major sources for information and decision making
• Build searches, reports, and dashboards for web applications
• Recommend software upgrades for current and future systems
• Ensure web applications meet Section 508 compliance requirements
• Implement security measures to protect web applications from vulnerabilities
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in web application development
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework
• Strong understanding of web application security requirements
• Demonstrated experience developing complex web applications in government environments

• Angular, React, or other modern frontend frameworks
• HTML5/CSS3
• RESTful API design and implementation
• Bootstrap and other CSS frameworks
• Frontend build tools and package managers
• Section 508 compliance implementation
• Web application security best practices

• GraphQL
• Elasticsearch integration
• Rabbit
  
  MQ, Redis, or other message brokers
• CI/CD pipelines for web applications
• Dev Sec Ops  practices and tools
• Working in classified environments
• Primary location:
  Chantilly, VA
• May require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessions
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examination
• May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations

Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Sentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities.