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Front--End Developer (Mid) TS/SCI

Amentum · Arlington, VA · 2 mo ago
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Location: Arlington, VA

This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years or designated CE, and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. In absence of a degree, additional years of experience may be substituted.

About the role

Join Amentum in support of a DoD Special Programs customer developing a new application in AWS GovCloud. The mission is to modernize and sustain a secure, web-based platform that consolidates critical government workflows, enabling automated data management, role-based access control, and multi-level security capabilities in support of national security operations.

Schedule

Work is typically performed onsite Monday through Friday in 8-hour days. Flexibility is provided within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using modern front-end frameworks.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI developers and back-end developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
  • Translate design mockups and wireframes into clean, efficient code.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.
  • Implement responsive designs that work across various devices and screen sizes.
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and maintain code quality through testing and reviews.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems.

Work Environment

  • Office environment with no unusual hazards.
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Constant sitting while using a computer terminal.
  • Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
  • Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
  • Constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and work under deadlines.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience collectively with the following:
    • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
    • Experience with modern frameworks/libraries such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
    • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
    • Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
    • Strong attention to detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
    • Exposure to Agile development environments.
  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (minimum); Professional preferred.
  • AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate or AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional.
  • Security+ CE.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting a DoD ATO or FedRAMP authorization process.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements and implementation.
  • Experience operating PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS including patching coordination and backup/restore validation.
  • Experience with Keycloak or equivalent OIDC/SAML identity provider integration in a GovCloud environment.
  • AWS Security – Specialty certification.
  • ITIL Foundation.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, Terraform, Splunk, HashiCorp Vault, JIRA, Jenkins, Ansible.
  • Amazon Web Services GovCloud.
  • Microsoft Windows Server and Linux.
  • AWS Associate level or above certification.

Pay

$130,000 – $145,000

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

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