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Job Description

Software Engineer on the Homeland Security Team in Washington, DC, contributes to full-stack development with a React frontend and a Java/Spring backend to support national security objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Full-stack development: design and maintain responsive web applications using React, connecting to backend services and APIs.
  • Backend and data services integration: support backend logic and data services with Java/Spring or equivalent enterprise frameworks.
  • User-focused design: collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into fast, intuitive interfaces.
  • Agile collaboration: participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical design sessions within a close-knit engineering team.
  • Quality assurance and deployment readiness: implement unit tests and contribute to CI/CD workflows to ensure production code reliability.

Requirements

  • 2 to 5 years of professional software development experience, with proven ability in frontend React and backend ecosystems such as Java/Spring, C#/.NET, or similar enterprise languages.
  • Strong front-end development experience using HTML, TypeScript, and CSS with a focus on responsive design and modern UI/UX.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, React component design and libraries, and secure web development practices.
  • Proficiency in writing unit tests using frameworks such as Jest.
  • Experience working in a collaborative code environment and familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by a client agency; DHS clearance with CBP/ICE or DoD Top-Secret preferred.

Technologies

  • React
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • C#/.NET
  • HTML
  • TypeScript
  • CSS
  • RESTful APIs
  • Jest
  • Git
  • CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance

Compensation

  • $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree

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