Web Developer

T-Rex is looking for a fully cleared Web Developer to work on a program in the Fort Meade, Maryland area in support of the Intelligence Community.

You will join a small, hardworking development team building and supporting enterprise web-based services deployed in AWS. This is an entry-level role with close mentorship, clearly scoped tasks, and an emphasis on learning good engineering habits.

• Implement well-defined features and bug fixes with guidance (tickets, acceptance criteria, and code review support).
• Learn the team's codebase, development workflow, and deployment process while contributing to an enterprise web services platform.
• Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting web applications in AWS (monitoring basic health, reviewing logs, and escalating issues when needed).

• Professional work, academic, or personal‑project experience (samples will be required for academic and personal projects) with one or more of the following:
  • PHP
  • .Net C#
  • Java
  • js
  • Python
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Java Script
  • js
  • React
• Comfort working in Linux environments (basic command line, files, permissions), or willingness to learn quickly.

• Exposure to relational databases (Maria
  
  DB, MS SQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and basic SQL concepts.
• Exposure to web servers/app servers such as Nginx, Apache, and/or Tomcat.
• Interest in troubleshooting and debugging (ability to reproduce issues, read logs, and ask good questions).
• Ability to work on a team, accepting feedback, and communicating status clearly.
• Self‑motivated learner who can follow documentation and complete assigned tasks with support.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a software engineer through mentorship and code reviews.
• Exposure to AWS or Azure concepts (e.g., compute, storage, networking) is a plus.
• Exposure to scripting (Power Shell and/or Python) is helpful.
• Interest in working in an Agile environment (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

• No demonstrated experience is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Compliance with DOD 8570.01 with a minimum certification of IAM Level I. (CAP, GSLC, Security +)
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required.

T‑Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T‑Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T‑Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.