Web Developer | Active Secret clearance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Web Developer | Active Secret clearance based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical government technology by modernizing complex legacy systems into scalable, secure web applications. You will work on full-stack development efforts that transform a Microsoft Access-based system into a modern React and API-driven platform. The position involves close collaboration with end users, engineers, and cybersecurity teams in a highly structured federal environment. You will help define system architecture, design intuitive interfaces, and ensure seamless data migration and workflow continuity. The work directly supports operational decision-making in a defense-related domain with strict security and compliance requirements. It is a highly collaborative role where technical depth, problem-solving, and clear communication are essential. You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, from analysis and design through deployment and long-term sustainment.

• Translate legacy system functionality into modern web-based solutions by analyzing existing workflows, forms, queries, and business logic, ensuring accurate migration and continuity of operations.
• Design and develop responsive front-end applications using React, implementing reusable components, dynamic interfaces, dashboards, and data-driven views for complex datasets.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services, migrating legacy logic into scalable, secure, and maintainable application layers integrated with relational databases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture, user workflows, system requirements, and technical documentation aligned with cybersecurity and federal standards.
• Implement authentication, role-based access controls, and security best practices to ensure compliance with government and defense cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and execute testing strategies including unit, integration, and regression testing while supporting validation, defect resolution, and user acceptance testing.
• Support deployment, transition, documentation, and lifecycle maintenance activities including CI/CD, version control, and production support.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in web application development within complex, data-driven environments, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 2+ years of experience in software or web development with production-level applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS, with experience building responsive and reusable UI components.
• Experience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs and working with backend technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts, including data modeling and query-based applications.
• Familiarity with state management tools such as Redux or React Context and experience building complex, data-intensive interfaces.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows, testing practices, and collaborative engineering environments.
• Strong ability to translate technical and non-technical requirements into effective software solutions in a team-based environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience, location, and contract requirements
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements with remote or hybrid options depending on project needs
• Professional development opportunities, certifications, and internal mobility support
• Life, disability, and additional voluntary insurance options
• Structured environment supporting long-term career growth in mission-driven technology work