Ascentive Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a small government-site team responsible for evolving a knowledge management application onsite in Chantilly, Virginia. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on front-end development and mission-driven software, supported by a TS/SCI clearance and a collaborative environment. You will contribute to building and extending features for a critical application used in a government context, working closely with a compact team to deliver reliable software from the Chantilly site.
The position emphasizes in-person collaboration on a government site, with standard daytime hours that are somewhat flexible to accommodate project needs. You will join a team of about 10 people and contribute to a knowledge management platform with a focus on quality and security.
Job Overview
We are seeking a strong web developer to join a tight-knit team of about 10 individuals. The main responsibility is developing new features and enhancing a knowledge management application. The role is located on a government site in Chantilly, VA, and requires on-site work with a Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop new features and extend the capabilities of a knowledge management application for a government-site project.
Requirements
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (must have an active CI or Full Scope Poly)
- US Citizen
- Full-time, in-person work at a government location in Northern Virginia
- 5+ years of experience developing front-end code for web applications
- 3+ years of experience with Angular 10 or better (NodeJS experience considered welcome depending on team makeup)
- Top Secret (Required)
Technologies
- Angular
- Node.js
- AWS Lambda
- API Gateway
- MongoDB
- EC2
- S3
- AWS CloudFormation
- Serverless Framework
- Elasticsearch
Benefits
- 10% 401(k) company contribution (fully vested after the first month; no employee match required)
- 100% paid healthcare for you and your family, including the deductible
- Life Insurance auto enrollment (1x Salary)
- Short/Long Term Disability paid tax free
- Education Reimbursement
- Great company events
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Compensation
Salary range: $170,000 – $250,000 per year.
Location & Details
Location: Chantilly, VA. This is a full-time, on-site role at a government site. Standard hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility.
Security Clearance
Top Secret clearance is required for this position.
Application Question
- Required: Do you have an active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI or Full Scope Poly?
