Senior Developer (Survivor Portal)

The Senior Developer will design, build, and sustain scalable, accessible, and compliant web applications across AWS GovCloud IL2-IL5 environments, ensuring data integrity, user privacy, and system resilience throughout Agile release cycles., The Developer, Senior (Survivor Portal) will: Lead the full-stack development of the Survivor Portal, implementing modular, reusable code for portal features including account creation, consent forms, and e-signature workflows.

• Develop secure, responsive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) that adhere to Section 508 accessibility and UX standards.

• Integrate RESTful APIs and manage secure, limited data exchanges between the Survivor Portal and DCIPS Future while ensuring isolation and compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates.

• Implement authentication and role-based access control (e.g., SAML, OAuth 2.0) to support secure survivor access and identity management.

• Build and maintain serverless and microservices-based back-end components in AWS GovCloud using technologies such as Lambda, ECS, and RDS.

• Support DevSecOps automation, integrating CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks.

• Ensure portal compliance with RMF, DISA STIG, and Zero Trust security requirements.

• Develop APIs supporting event calendars, survey integration, and resource recommendations per TOR feature requirements.

• Conduct code reviews, optimize system performance, and troubleshoot integration or data validation issues.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies-stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning-to ensure iterative delivery aligned with stakeholder expectations.

• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, data engineers, and DevOps personnel to deliver a high-quality, user-centric platform.

• Contribute to system documentation, configuration management, and release notes for version control and sustainment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise web application or portal development.

• Proven success developing secure, integrated systems in AWS GovCloud or equivalent IL-classified environments.

• Experience building case management or user access portals supporting high-security data environments.

• OutSystems experience is strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

• Expertise in Java, C#, or Python and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).

• Proficiency with RESTful API design, JSON, and data exchange standards.

• Experience with containerization, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins).

• Understanding of AWS services (Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation).

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity controls, DISA STIG compliance, and RMF processes.

• Experience integrating third-party services (e.g., DocuSign, survey tools, or analytics).

Certifications (Preferred):

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Solutions Architect.

• CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 baseline).

• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or equivalent Agile certification.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in secure, cloud-based environments.

• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across development, cybersecurity, and design teams.

• Detail-oriented approach to code quality, documentation, and testing.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical and mission requirements.