Senior Web Software Developer

As the Senior Web Software Developer, you will lead development activities for mid-tier systems, maintain consistent sprint delivery, and guide legacy applications through their transition to modern cloud environments. You will contribute to secure coding practices, automated pipelines, and the overall technical quality of solutions delivered across multiple Operating Administrations. The mission of this contract is to ensure DOT’s applications remain reliable while steadily improving performance, security, and user experience. This includes reducing technical debt, supporting modernization initiatives, and enabling DOT to respond quickly to evolving business and regulatory needs.

This position is well suited for engineers who thrive in complex enterprise environments and want their work to directly support national transportation programs. It offers meaningful technical responsibility, visibility across the Digital Factory, and the opportunity to contribute to a federal modernization effort with real impact.

This application is for a talent pipeline and is not tied to an active job opening. By applying, you are expressing interest in future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Our team regularly reviews resumes for both immediate and upcoming openings. If your background aligns with a current or future position, we’ll be in touch., * Lead development execution - Deliver user stories, resolve defects, and complete enhancements as the senior technical contributor for OM&E and DME workstreams.

• Sustain sprint cadence - Maintain consistent 2-4 week sprint momentum and ensure development throughput aligns with Digital Factory priorities.
• Bridge technical and functional design - Merge functional requirements with technical implementation to produce stable, scalable web-based solutions.
• Guide modernization and lifecycle transitions - Support the transition of legacy applications into modern cloud-native environments and oversee system lifecycle progression.
• Provide senior technical leadership - Lead development activities for Tier 2-3 systems and contribute to backlog refinement, prioritization, and task coordination.
• Embed secure coding practices - Apply NIST 800-218 and OWASP-aligned secure development principles within automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate enterprise platforms - Build and integrate solutions across enterprise platforms such as .NET, Java, Salesforce, Power Platform, ServiceNow, and AWS/Azure.
• Support decommissioning activities - Assist with planning and executing application sunset and transition efforts as systems move to modernized platforms.
• Collaborate across disciplines - Work with PMs, architects, cybersecurity teams, and product owners to ensure alignment with Digital Factory goals.
• Mentor junior developers - Provide guidance, enforce code review standards, and help elevate overall engineering quality across the team.

• Senior-level web development expertise - Demonstrated senior technical capability in web-based platforms, with specialized experience in established technologies.
• Enterprise full-stack experience - At least 5 years of specialized experience in established technologies or 7+ years of relevant experience when formal training is not substantiated.
• Technical-functional integration experience - Minimum of 3 years merging technical and functional design requirements for enterprise web applications.
• Modern stack proficiency - Hands-on experience with .NET, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud-native architectures in AWS or Azure.
• Web and database-driven application knowledge - Strong understanding of web-based technologies, database-backed applications, and content management systems.
• Advanced CI/CD and version control - Proficiency with GitHub Enterprise or Azure DevOps and automated deployment pipelines.
• Enterprise platform integration background - Experience developing within or integrating major platforms such as Salesforce, Power Platform, ServiceNow, Dynamics 365, Drupal, or Appian.
• Secure coding and DevSecOps awareness - Familiarity with federal DevSecOps expectations and secure development frameworks.
• Agile delivery experience - Experience working within Agile teams; Agile certifications preferred.
• Education requirement - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Federal IT familiarity - Understanding of federal cybersecurity boundaries, ATO processes, and POA&M remediation is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across functional groups., + If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $119,000- $132,000 annually. Kentro determines compensation by evaluating current government contracting and commercial market conditions, as well as the role’s specific requirements. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and security clearance level, where applicable., We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones., We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

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Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.