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Job Description
CAI is hiring a Software Engineer for a full-time contract role with a hybrid schedule in Hyattsville, MD.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform
- Move features from concept through design, development, testing, and production deployment
- Enhance and support the MetroAlerts notification platform and integrate it with key enterprise systems
- Analyze existing applications and implement new functionality while avoiding impact to core application performance
- Design and develop scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer engagement
- Build and consume REST APIs using .NET Core or Node.js on Azure
- Create responsive, high-performance UIs using React or Angular
- Contribute to data architecture design, application development, and process automation initiatives
- Improve accessibility, user experience, quality, and overall system performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
- Support enterprise integration work, quality assurance testing, defect resolution, and release activities
- Follow WMATA architecture standards, security requirements, governance practices, and deployment procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 4 years of professional software development experience
- Strong hands-on full-stack development with emphasis on front-end design and development
- 3–5 years building back-end solutions using .NET Core or Node.js in Azure environments
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs
- 4 years developing front-end applications using React or Angular
- Experience translating business and design requirements into responsive, production-ready UI
- 4 years working with Azure services including Container Apps, Azure Functions, Storage, Key Vault, and serverless integrations
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
- 4 years with unit testing, integration testing, QA, and defect resolution
- Knowledge of enterprise application governance, architecture standards, and release management processes
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical public-facing applications
- Experience with enterprise integrations and process automation initiatives
- Experience with accessibility compliance and UX/UI optimization
Tech Stack
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Power Platform
- .NET Core
- Node.js
- React
- Angular
- REST APIs
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Functions
- Azure Storage
- Azure Key Vault
- CI/CD pipelines
Schedule and Location
- Hyattsville, MD (hybrid)
- 2 days onsite and 3 days telework
Compensation
- USD 70 - 77 per hour
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k retirement account access
- Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
Physical Demands
- Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
- Sedentary work: sitting or remaining stationary most of the time; occasional movement around the office to attend meetings
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks on a computer using a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable Accommodation
- If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, contact [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.