Web Application Developer Sr

Senior Web Application Developer

Be challenged and make a difference. In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Web Application Developer to design, test, and develop high-quality web-based software in support of a forensic and investigative ecosystem. The selected candidate will produce well-designed, efficient, and testable code using software development best practices to support user needs across multiple enterprise applications in a multi-enclave environment.

This role requires experience developing and enhancing web applications, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders, troubleshooting and resolving software issues, and ensuring applications meet performance, security, and usability requirements. The ideal candidate will help deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions that support mission and operational goals. Work is in Chantilly and a hybrid schedule might be available.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph. This position is on-site with our customer in Chantilly, VA.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework
• Strong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex software solutions in secure government environments
• Advanced proficiency with:
• Angular, React, or other modern frontend frameworks
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• HTML5/CSS3
• RESTful API design and implementation
• Bootstrap and other CSS frameworks
• Frontend build tools and package managers
• Backend web technologies (.NET C#, Python, Node.js)
• Database integration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL)
• Section 508 compliance implementation
• Web application security best practices
• Performance optimization techniques

Additional Technical Experience with:

• GraphQL
• Elasticsearch integration
• RabbitMQ, Redis, or other message brokers
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipelines for web applications
• Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
• DevSecOps practices and tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certification
• Cribl
• Celery

Benefits:

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation:

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.