Web Developer / Software Engineer I

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: Demonstrated professional software development experience with one or more of the following: Languages & Frameworks: PHP, .NET / C#, Java, Node.js, Python, JavaScript, Vue.js, or React. 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 Paid Parental Leave 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.