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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Jr Software Developer (Forms Specialist) - **Company:** Hathiant LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, ASP.NET, HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, XML Schema, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Apache Tomcat, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Cyber Security, Databases, Software Debugging, Disaster Recovery, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Node.Js, Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Backend, Adobe, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Smart Forms - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=66bb0369a58d6238 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Quality issues?, The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery. Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience, * Java/JEE services on Tomcat * Node/Express; UI integration; code reviews * Secure coding (OWASP) * Must have the ability to develop forms (XDP)/HTML, Forms QA, and serve as a 508 SME * This is to sustain throughput for 129 forms, weekly status, and 4 releases/year * Ensure Section 508 conformance and minimize deliverable rework (AQL 97%) requirement * Degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred. * 2 years or more of related experience required., Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. ## Description * Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or other federal grants management platforms. * Federal discretionary grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity posting, application package creation, applicant submission, agency download, forms, validations, and acknowledgements. * Public-facing government websites or shared service platforms with large user communities. * System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations. * Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility. * HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications. * Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity. 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