WMATA Sr. Web Backend Developer

Security Solutions Technology is partnering with WMATA to advance digital modernization with mission-critical web and mobile backend capabilities. If you value engineering work that impacts real transit experiences, this onsite role in Alexandria, VA supports the Web Modernization initiative and the SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0 program by building, integrating, testing, and deploying backend services and APIs.

What you’ll build and support

• WMATA Web Modernization: redevelopment of the front-end experience for wmata comand smartrip.wmata.com, supported by SmarTrip backend services and APIs required for new website functionality.
• SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0: enhancements to iOS and Android SmarTrip applications, backed by development, configuration, testing, deployment, and production implementation of SmarTrip backend components and related services.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and implement technical designs.
• Evaluate customer requirements and provide effective solutions.
• Participate in problem resolution activities tied to system design and review.
• Recommend approval of functional and technical design documents and support enactment of systems, program enhancements, and Web application updates.
• Analyze and evaluate system changes for feasibility, alternative solutions, and backup procedures.
• Work on the General Orders Track Rights System and Site-Specific Work Plan application programs, including upgrades and enhancements to existing systems, while ensuring compliance with approved standards.
• Complete mandatory WMATA security awareness training annually.
• Review and assist with system hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Participate in mandatory peer code reviews as part of the code commitment process to support secure coding practices before merging.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Proficiency with relevant back-end programming languages, frameworks, tools, databases, and development platforms, including C#, .Net C, and associated technologies.
• Proficiency with software development and project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and techniques used to evaluate, select, develop, test, integrate, and troubleshoot systems software and hardware.
• Demonstrated progressive responsibility with diversified technical level information systems and data processing management.
• Experience developing multi-tiered applications such as web services, APIs, clustered environments, database servers, and application components.
• 5 years of hands-on experience supporting development of the General Orders Track Rights System and Site-Specific Work Plan application programs.

Technologies you’ll work with

• C#, .Net C, Git, Jira, Confluence, TestRail

Desired

• Demonstrated experience with Jira, Confluence, TestRail, GIT, and tools used for development of the WMATA General Order Track Rights System.
• Master’s degree in an IT-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Senior).
• Demonstrated proficiency in secure coding practices and familiarity with industry standards and coding best practices.
• Must qualify for a level 4 WMATA position.

Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite). Compensation: USD 110 - 120 per hour.