Senior Web Services Developer

Job Title: Web Services DeveloperLocation: RemoteSecurity Clearance: Public TrustPosition OverviewThe Web Services Developer is responsible for designing, developing, securing, and maintaining scalable APIs and service-based architectures that support enterprise applications in a cloud-first environment. This role emphasizes service-layer design, system integration, and modernization, ensuring compliance with federal standards while enabling reliable, secure, and efficient data exchange across systems.The developer will support AWS stabilization, DevSecOps delivery, and modernization initiatives, including reducing tightly coupled architectures, eliminating cross-database dependencies, and advancing toward containerized and cloud-native services.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Experience supporting federal programs, preferably within geospatial or enterprise IT environments3–6+ years of experience developing web services and APIsStrong experience with RESTful API design and service-oriented architectureExperience with AWS services (e.g., API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS)Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Node.js, Python)Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with CI/CD tools and DevSecOps practicesExperience with automated testing frameworks and API testing toolsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, and ATO processesExperience with API management platforms and microservices architectureFamiliarity with Databricks or enterprise data platformsExperience with AI-assisted development toolsAWS Certification (Developer or Solutions Architect)ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable web services and service-layer components supporting enterprise applicationsImplement business logic in the service layer, reducing reliance on database-level processing and tightly coupled architecturesDeploy and optimize web services in AWS environments using cloud-native and containerized solutions (e.g., EKS, Fargate)Integrate services into CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security scanning, and quality gatesExecute secure, controlled, and auditable deployments with rollback capabilities and compliance with release governanceApply secure coding practices and ensure compliance with federal standards, including NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, and Section 508Perform preventive, corrective, adaptive, and perfective maintenance on web service componentsTroubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing Tier 3 support for complex integrations and service failuresImplement service-based data access patterns and support enterprise data integration, transformation, and governance requirementsRefactor legacy services to reduce system coupling and support modernization, containerization, and cloud migration effortsParticipate in Agile and ITIL processes, ensuring traceability, documentation, and audit-ready work trackingMaintain service documentation, monitoring, and health checks while supporting knowledge transfer and operational continuityWork Location and ScheduleRemote work is approved. Contractor personnel must have reliable internet access and be available to program managers and stakeholders during core hours (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST).Normal duty hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.After-hours and weekend work may be required to support production releases.Limited travel within fifty (50) miles of contractor facilities may be required with approval.Security RequirementsMust be able to obtain and maintain a federal security background investigation (FBI fingerprint check and eQIP).Must comply with all federal security training and reporting requirements, including NIST and HSPD-12 guidelines.Must complete mandatory annual Information Security Awareness training and Section 508 training within required timelines.J-18808-Ljbffr