Job Openings Web Application Developer - Senior

About the job Web Application Developer - Senior

Location: Chantilly, VA
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required. Agency polygraph will be sponsored.
Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package

*MUST be a US Citizen

Overview:

Osprey Talent Solutions is supporting a mission-focused national security partner seeking a Senior Web Application Developer to design and deliver secure, scalable web applications within a multi-enclave enterprise environment.

This role supports high-visibility investigative and data-driven mission systems. The selected candidate will lead frontend development efforts while collaborating across engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure performance, compliance, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using best development practices
  • Translate UI/UX wireframes into high-quality, production-ready code
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
  • Implement and maintain Section 508 accessibility compliance
  • Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Contribute to search functionality, reporting features, and dashboard capabilities
  • Apply secure coding practices to protect against vulnerabilities
  • Participate in Agile planning and release activities
  • Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within the team

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Eight or more years of experience in web application development
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong proficiency in Angular, React, or similar modern frontend frameworks
  • Advanced experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
  • Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs
  • Working knowledge of backend technologies such as .NET, Python, or Node.js
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
  • Strong understanding of web application security and performance optimization

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with GraphQL
  • Experience integrating search platforms such as Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Redis
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience working within cloud environments supporting national security missions
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Experience working in classified environments

Work Environment:

  • On-site in Chantilly, VA
  • U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible to complete agency-specific polygraph requirements